constructive fraud
Jury for Five Days, Bench for Two
April 01, 2009
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
Courtesy of Verner & Brumley, P.C. Dallas, Texas