Legal Opinion

Huber v. Coast Investment Co.

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided December 29, 1981No. 5833-IIPublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtPearson, J.

— Plaintiffs, James and Dianna Huber, appeal a dismissal of their suit for an equitable lien or fraudulent conveyance against Eileen Ceccanti. We agree with the trial court that no equitable lien was established on Ms. Ceccanti's home, and conclude that the doctrine of constructive trust precludes a finding of fraudulent conveyance. Accordingly, we affirm.

The evidence presents a picture of an opportunist taking advantage of both the Hubers and Ms. Ceccanti while utilizing the latter's home as a pawn. The central figure in this dispute is one Rocco Consalvo, whom the trial judge characterized…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Thorndike v. Hesperian Orchards, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1959
  2. Gross v. City of LynnwoodWashington Supreme Court · 1978
  3. Guy Stickney, Inc. v. UnderwoodWashington Supreme Court · 1966
  4. Sparkman & McLean Co. v. DerberCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1971
  5. Tacoma Ass'n of Credit Men v. LesterWashington Supreme Court · 1967

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3Cited by14 opinions

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  2. Parks v. Zions First National BankUtah Supreme Court · 1983
  3. Baker v. LeonardWashington Supreme Court · 1993
  4. Byrne v. AckerlundWashington Supreme Court · 1987
  5. Hatoff v. Lemons & Associates, Inc. (In Re Lemons & Associates, Inc.)United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Nevada · 1986

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