Opinion ID: 1945541
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Equitable Principles Apply

Text: [5-7] We find further support for our conclusion in equity. The duty of this court is to carry out the true intent of the parties. [7] The particular words of a conveyance are unimportant if the intention of the parties can be determined. [8] In construing instruments conveying property, equity concerns itself with the substance and not the form of the transaction, and the particular form or words of a conveyance are unimportant if the intention of the parties can be ascertained. [9] As noted by the trial court, Moyer's intent was clearly to transfer the property listed in Appendix A to the trust. We find that no ambiguity exists in the trust document as to Moyer's wishes, and that equitable principles support our determination that the trust document was sufficient to transfer the real property to the trust.