Richards v. Richards

The plaintiff, Theodore R. Richards, brought this action seeking a divorce from the defendant, Doris Richards. Mary Richards, Theodore’s former wife, was permitted to intervene.

By her intervention, Mary seeks a decree determining her to be the owner of a residence acquired by Theodore and Doris. Mary contends that title should be vested in her by operation of the equitable doctrine of resulting trust. Theodore agrees, but makes no argument other than by “adopting” Mary’s brief. Doris asserts that the house is one of the community assets which should be awarded to Theodore as a part of his…