Von Zastrow v. Schiffbauer

From a judgment in favor of plaintiffs in an action to establish a resulting trust in certain real property, hereinafter known as the Beverly Hills property, defendant appeals.

Facts: On or about January 27, 1934, Hermann Beinssen purchased a piece of real property, having the title thereto placed in the name of his friends, Agnes Schiffbauer and her husband, Dr. H. E. Schiffbauer. The entire purchase price was paid by Mr. Beinssen.

Dr. Schiffbauer first learned of the deed with his name on it more than six years after the deed was executed. From the date of the deed until 1939, rents from the…