Court Opinion

ID: 9507419
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-06 21:22:42.508999+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T09:07:19.558019
License: Public Domain

MR. JUSTICE MORRISON
dissenting:
I respectfully dissent.
The majority opinion correctly notes that appellant relies upon the existence of a confidential relationship routed in family as a basis for constructive fraud allegations. The crux of this argument is that appellant, because of his weak physical and mental condition, was dependent for financial advice upon his father and brothers. If appellant indeed were found to have reposed special trust and confidence in defendants, a breach of such trust could form the basis for constructive fraud relief.
The majority states, “The trial court’s findings fail to support this contention.” However, the trial court made no findings with respect to constructive fraud. Therefore, I would remand this case to the District Court with directions to make findings.