Decided 28 January 1919 | Chief Judge Hiscock Ch J | |
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Full case name Alfred C. Beatty v Guggenheim Exploration Company et al Associate Judges Chase J, Collin J and Crane J concurred. Cuddeback J and Hogan J dissented, favouring a new trial. Majority Hiscock, joined by Chase, Collin, Crane | ||
Beatty v. Guggenheim Exploration Co. (1919) 225 NY 380 is a US trusts law case, concerning the test for the imposition of a constructive trust. It is best known for a quote from the leading opinion by Justice Cardozo.
Judgment
Cardozo J gave the following judgment.
Hiscock Ch J, Chase J, Collin J and Crane J concurred.
Cuddeback J and Hogan J dissented, favouring a new trial.
References
Beatty v. Guggenheim Exploration Co. Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA