McJunkin v. McJunkin

This case involves a claim by plaintiff to a one-half interest in certain real property based on the alternative theories of resulting trust or constructive trust. The court ruled plaintiff had failed to establish a right in the property under either theory.

The property involved was purchased jointly in 1958 by defendant Luella McJunkin and her daughter, defendant Lurie McCombs. Defendant David McCombs is Lurie McCombs’ former husband. All three defendants lived together in the residence on the property. Plaintiff is the son of Luella McJunkin and the brother of Lurie McCombs. In 1963 he was…