Wyrozynski v. Nichols

SATZ, Presiding Judge.

In this action, plaintiff seeks the imposition of a constructive trust and, alternatively, seeks damages. The trial court entered judgment in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals. We reverse and remand with directions to the trial court.

Plaintiff, Lolita Wyrozynski, is the sister of defendant, Elmer Nichols. Their widowed mother, during her lifetime, opened a checking account, several savings accounts and purchased several certificates of deposit. She made herself, plaintiff and defendant joint tenants with the right of survivor-ship in these accounts and certificates…