constructive fraud

Jury for Five Days, Bench for Two

The appellate court affirmed a 79%/21% division of the community estate rendered after a five-day jury trial followed by a two-day bench trial. This was a complex case involving constructive fraud, reimbursement, economic contribution and other issues. The opinion is authored by the El Paso court's Justice McClure who is well-known for her expertise in family law. Phillips v. Phillips, No. 08-06-00171-CV (Tex. App. - El Paso Mar. 26, 2009).

Courtesy of Verner & Brumley, P.C. Dallas, Texas