New York Court of Appeals
Bankers Security Life Insurance Society v. Margareta Shakerdge, and Abraham Shakerdge
April 22, 198049 N.Y.2d 939
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order, holding that the evidence was insufficient to impose a constructive trust on the insurance policy proceeds. The Court explained that the alleged statements by the decedent's brother did not satisfy the required promise element of a constructive trust.