In Re Estate of Thornton

Lucy Antoine appeals from a judgment declaring she is not entitled to an interest in the estate of the deceased, Roy C. Thornton. Appellant contends the trial court erred in finding that the relationship between Roy C. Thornton and herself was one of employer-employee, which did not serve to establish her interest in the estate on the basis of (a) an implied partnership; (b) a joint adventure; (c) a constructive or resulting trust; or (d) a meretricious relationship.

The Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s granting of respondent’s motion to dismiss at the conclusion of appel lant’s case.…