Boling v. Barnes

LILES, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff-appellee sued defendant-appellants in Chancery for the imposition of a constructive trust and for damages resulting from an alleged conversion of shares of stock. The trial judge found for the appellee and appellants appeal.

Appellee was the aunt and foster parent of decedent, R. Lee Boling. During his lifetime, Dr. Boling was reared and cared for by his aunt, Myrtle Barnes. He later became a successful physician with extensive business and financial affairs. After the death of her husband, appellee deposited $9,000 in a savings account in her name only, which was…