Scott v. Purcell

OPINION

KAUFFMAN, Justice.

This appeal is from the order of the Superior Court reversing the entry of an order of compulsory nonsuit. 1 In 1971, appellee, Thomas A. Scott (“Scott”), brought an action in equity against appellants, Robert Purcell (“Purcell”) and Oaklander Associates (“Oaklander”), seeking a constructive trust on certain real estate on the ground that Purcell had breached an agreement to act as agent for Scott in its purchase by taking title in the name of Oaklander. After completion of Scott’s testimony on the issue of liability, the trial court granted appellants’ motions for…