Brinton v. Lewis-Littlefield Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Tallman, J., entered February 3, 1911, in favor of the defendants, after a hearing before the court, dismissing an action for equitable relief.
1Opinion of the CourtMorris, J.
It is sought in this action to follow trust funds into the hands of a third party, and to obtain a decree holding such third party to be a trustee for the benefit of plaintiff. The court below dismissed the cause, and this appeal follows.
The facts are these: The Lewis-Littlefield Company was, at the time of the involved transaction, engaged in the real estate business at Seattle. On February 13, 1907, the company received from appellant $650 to invest in real estate for the use and benefit of appellant, and gave him its acknowledgment as follows;
“Received of Joseph Brinton $650 for investment…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Russell v. . RussellNew York Court of Appeals · 1867
- Sprague v. BetzWashington Supreme Court · 1906