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Falk v. Hoffman

233 N.Y. 199, 135 N.E. 243 (1922)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtNew York Court of Appeals
Year1922
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Equity will impose a constructive trust to prevent unjust enrichment where property has been acquired in circumstances making it inequitable for the holder to retain the beneficial interest.

Area of Law

e

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