Bengtson v. Hines

OPINION

MURRAY, Justice.

This is a civil action in which the executor of an estate sued to impose a constructive trust for the benefit of the estate on moneys allegedly obtained from the decedent by misrepresentation, fraud, and undue influence. Claims against two of the defendants were dismissed in the course of a nonjury trial. Judgment for the plaintiff was entered against the third defendant, who now appeals.

The plaintiff Ernest R. Bengtson is the son and executor of the estate of the late Joseph Rossi, who died on April 16, 1978. The defendant Mildred Hines worked for Joseph Rossi for many…