One inference is that Radigan intended to gift the account to Brophy. Another inference is that Radigan did not intend to gift the account to Brophy but wanted to use its funds for her benefit and provide for a disposition of the account at Radigan's death. The trial court drew the latter inference. That it did so is not clearly erroneous based upon this record. This opinion will not be published.
Conversion is the wrongful or unauthorized exercise of dominion or control over a chattel.
Farm Credit Bank of St. Paul v. The party alleging conversion must prove that it was in possession of or entitled to immediate possession of the property converted. The State Bar of Wisconsin presents the information on this web site as a service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice. Moreover, due to the rapidly changing nature of the law and our reliance on information provided by outside sources, we make no warranty or guarantee concerning the acccuracy or reliability of the content at this site or at other sites to which we link.