Grubbs v. Grubbs

By JUDGE E. BALLARD BAKER

Alice Wilnetta Grubbs contends that a resulting trust was created in her favor in real estate purchased on September 16, 1957, the deed to which named her then husband, William Grubbs, the defendant, as the sole owner.

Alice and William were married July 9, 1952. In July 1955 they bought a home at 3509 Maryland Avenue, taking title as tenants by the entirety. Both were employed at the time. William put $5,000.00 on the down payment and Alice put $500.00 of her money into decorating the house. About one year later, needing a larger house, Maryland Avenue was sold. A…