Kephart v. Kephart

CARLEY, Justice.

Appellant Walter Kephart (Father) brought suit, alleging that appellee David Kephart (Son) held certain real property in constructive trust for Father. Previously, Father and his ex-wife conveyed the tract of land to Son by warranty deed. According to Father, however, he transferred title pursuant to an oral understanding that Son would “hold” it only until such time as Father resolved his alcohol problem. According to Son, the conveyance of the property was an unconditional gift. The trial court heard the case without a jury. After conducting the bench trial, the trial court…