Kauffman-Harmon v. Kauffman

¶1 Elizabeth Kauffman-Harmon and Rebecca Kauffman-Piotrowski (hereinafter “Elizabeth and Rebecca”) appeal from the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order issued by the Eleventh Judicial District, Flathead County on June 16, 2000.

¶2 Although the appellants present seven issues on appeal, we find one issue dispositive: Do principles of equity, such as judicial estoppel and the clean hands doctrine, prevent Dr. David V. Kauffman, Sr., and Ruth E. Kauffman from claiming the corporation’s assets and stock are held in resulting and constructive trusts?

¶3 We reverse and remand for further…