Rooke v. Grant

This is a bill in equity to establish a constructive trust and for an accounting. It was heard in the superior court on bill and answer in the nature of a cross bill. Following hearings over an extended period of time the trial justice denied and dismissed the bill and a decree to that effect was thereafter duly entered. The cause is before us on complainants’ appeal from the entry of that decree.

The complainants George F. Rooke and Jennie L. Rooke are husband and wife, hereinafter frequently referred to as the Rookes. They instituted these proceedings on behalf of themselves and “other…