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.