Opinion ID: 1931842
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: The Fashaw Funds

Text: The evidence of record does not establish that Edwards' actions in dealing with Ms. Fashaw's funds constituted misappropriation of any sort. On July 20, 1996, Ms. Edwards received two checks in the amount of $375 and $500. The Board found that these checks indicated that they were for Fashaw Fees and Rochelle Fashaw/Fees, although the record is not clear about that (see note 5, supra ). Edwards deposited both checks in her escrow account, bring the balance up to $887.10. On July 26 Ms. Edwards withdrew $700 from the escrow account, but at the hearing she could not recall her reason for doing so. She now contends that it was never established by clear and convincing evidence that she was not entitled to this money, and we agree. It is impossible to discern from the Board's findings or from the record what portion of the two checks, if any, was for settlement of Nations Bank's claim against Fashaw and what portion was for Edwards' fees. Since it is at least possible, and perhaps more likely than not, that Edwards was entitled to the money she withdrew, we hold that the Board could not find by clear and convincing evidence that Edwards engaged in misappropriation of the Fashaw funds.