Aaron v. Puccinelli

From a decree in declaratory relief in favor of defendants, plaintiffs appeal.

Question Presented

Did plaintiffs’ own acts terminate the fiduciary relationship then existing between them and defendants?

Evidence

This action was brought to establish a trust in favor of plaintiffs in a certain lease held by defendants. Since about 1920 certain premises in San Francisco have been known as ‘ Coliseum Market. ’ ’ The business of the market was operated under lease from the owners of the realty by three distinct departments, a meat department, a grocery department, and a combined fish and vegetable…