Kassahn v. Kassahn

This is an equitable proceeding against defendant, Mabel Kassahn, in both her individual capacity and as the personal representative of the estate of Jesse Kassahn. Mabel is the second wife of Jesse. Plaintiffs seek specific performance of a will contract between Jesse Kassahn and his first-wife, Hortense. Plaintiffs also seek a constructive trust on property held jointly by Jesse and Mabel during their almost 20-year marriage. The trial court dismissed plaintiffs’ complaint and entered judgment in favor of defendant. We review de novo, ORS 19.125(3); Puziss v. Geddes, 96 Or App 154, 158, 771…