Johnston v. Johnston

WIEAND, Judge:

Clair Johnston, by deed executed in 1968, conveyed his farm to his sons, John A. Johnston and Stephen H. Johnston. After Clair Johnston died in 1975, his remaining children 1 commenced an action in equity to impose a constructive trust on the farm for the benefit of all the children of Clair Johnston. The litigation proceeded to trial after two years of unsuccessful settlement negotiations. During trial, the parties finally reached agreement. The agreement was recited in open court, following which the trial court entered the following order:

NOW, September 23rd, 1981, the Court…