Dickinson v. Dickinson

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

James Dickinson appeals from the trial court’s judgment denying his request for a constructive trust on assets derived from the estate of his aunt, Delpha Dickinson. He claims the court erred in: (1) determining Delpha was not unduly influenced to transfer all of her assets into joint ownership with James’ brother, Harold Dickinson; (2) determining that Delpha’s testamentary intent, as expressed in her 1977 will, did not continue until her death in 1991; and (3) in refusing to admit hearsay evidence regarding Delpha’s testamentary intent and competency. Finding no…