Jennifer Hulen and James Hulen v. Joe Hamilton

COURT OF APPEALS

SECOND DISTRICT OF TEXAS

FORT WORTH

NO. 2-06-288-CV

JENNIFER HULEN AND JAMES HULEN APPELLANTS

V

JOE HAMILTON APPELLEE

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FROM THE 352ND DISTRICT COURT OF TARRANT COUNTY

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MEMORANDUM OPINION[1]

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I. Introduction

This suit involves the doctrine of equitable subrogation. Appellee Joe Hamilton paid off the $80,000 purchase money lien on the home of his ill friend Donna Hulen, with whom he had a long-term close relationship. Donna died on April 6, 2003, leaving a will that devised all of her property, including her home, to her two adult children, Appellants…