Nordlund v. Nordlund

Plaintiff, Blenda Nordlund, sought the declaration of a constructive trust in her favor over certain assets she transferred to her son, who is now deceased, and her daughter-in-law, defendant Evelyn Nordlund. The trial court entered a judgment in defendant’s favor at the close of plaintiff’s case and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff raises the following issues: (1) whether plaintiff established the elements necessary for the creation of a constructive trust; (2) whether the burden of establishing donative intent shifted to the donee once plaintiff, the donor, challenged the validity of the gift;…