Ivey v. Williams

BECTON, Judge.

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This case began as a summary ejectment action in small claims court. Plaintiff, W. G. Ivey, asked the court to remove his former son-in-law, the defendant, Johnny M. Williams, from Ivey’s property. Williams answered, asserting that by operation of the doctrines of constructive trust and/or unjust enrichment, he was entitled to the subject home and property or its value, or at least one-half the value of the home and property. After the action was transferred to district court, Ivey amended his Complaint to seek sole possession of the property and damages arising from Wil liams’…