Rutledge v. Rutledge

SMITH, Judge.

Defendant, Virginia Rutledge, appeals from the judgment of the trial court ordering her to convey title to property in St. Louis County to her son and daughter-in-law upon payment by them of the outstanding mortgage on the property. This relief was ordered upon the trial court’s finding that defendant was a constructive trustee of the property.

The action was brought by Sharon Rutledge, the estranged wife of defendant’s son, Walter. The son was joined as a necessary party but without designation as plaintiff or defendant. He has taken no part in the trial or appeal. Sharon and…