Vincent v. Thompson

The plaintiffs commenced this action in forcible entry and detainer to recover possession of real property situated in Washington County, Oregon.

The defendants, in addition to a general denial, alleged that the plaintiff A. H. Vincent had been guilty of a breach of fiduciary duty in purchasing the property of the defendant Pearl Thompson at foreclosure sale and was, therefore, in fact holding this property as a trustee for her benefit.

The defendants, as a further defense, alleged that plaintiffs informed the defendants they would permit the defendant Pearl Thompson to redeem the property if…