Viewcrest Cooperative Assoc. v. Deer

Barnett, J. †

— Defendants Deer appeal from an adverse judgment rendered against them in the amount of $5,065.84 plus interest and costs based upon a determination that they are constructive trustees for the plaintiff’s benefit to that extent.

In February of 1960, one A. A. Hunt, a Seattle realtor, promoted and organized the Viewcrest Cooperative Association, Inc., plaintiff (respondent), which became engaged in the sale of apartment house units. The corporate business was managed by Hunt until his removal in January of 1962. To effect the management of Viewcrest’s financial affairs, Hunt…