constructive trust doctrine in Maryland

7 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1970–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Bass v. Smithgreen md · 1948 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	2
cluster 669680green ca4 · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013As a consequence, it found “no trouble determining that the constructive trust claim, which [was] based upon the terms of a property settlement agreement entered to effect a property division upon divorce, meets the ERISA definition of state law,” and was, likely “subject to preemption.” Id. (citing Stiltner v. Beretta U.S.A Corp., 74 F.3d 1473, 1480 (4th Cir.1996), and Elmore v. Cone Mills Corp., 23 F.3d 855, 863 (4th Cir.1994) (en banc)). 10 After concluding that the constructive trust derived out of a potentially conflicting state law claim, it engaged in an analysis of ERISA’s construction 2013Id.	1	1
James E. Stiltner v. Beretta U.S.A. Corporationgreen ca4 · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013As a consequence, it found “no trouble determining that the constructive trust claim, which [was] based upon the terms of a property settlement agreement entered to effect a property division upon divorce, meets the ERISA definition of state law,” and was, likely “subject to preemption.” Id. (citing Stiltner v. Beretta U.S.A Corp., 74 F.3d 1473, 1480 (4th Cir.1996), and Elmore v. Cone Mills Corp., 23 F.3d 855, 863 (4th Cir.1994) (en banc)). 10 After concluding that the constructive trust derived out of a potentially conflicting state law claim, it engaged in an analysis of ERISA’s construction	1	1
Johnson v. Commonwealthgreen vactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 1 sentence 2006See Johnson, 45 Va.App. at *655 117-18, 609 S.E.2d 58 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (16)

Case	Cited	Years
Carter v. Abramo green md · 1953 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	1970–1970
Long v. Huseman neutral md · 1946 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	1970–1970
Trossbach v. Trossbach green md · 1945 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	1970–1970
O'Connor v. Estevez green md · 1943 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A.2d 838 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A.2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abramo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A.2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A.2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A.2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A.2d 905 (1945); O'Connor v. Estevez, 182 Md. 541, 555 , 35 A.2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	1970–1970
Springer v. Springer green md · 1924 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	1970–1970
MacKey v. Davidson neutral md · 1960 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A.2d 838 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A.2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abramo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A.2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A.2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A.2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A.2d 905 (1945); O'Connor v. Estevez, 182 Md. 541, 555 , 35 A.2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	1970–1970
Nowell v. Larrimore green md · 1954 2 sentences 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924). 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	2	1970–1970
Egelhoff v. Egelhoff Ex Rel. Breiner green scotus · 2001 2 sentences 2013Applying the standard developed by the Supreme Court in Egelhoff, 532 U.S. at 147 , 121 S.Ct. 1322 , and Shaw, 463 U.S. at 97 , 103 S.Ct. 2890 , it concluded that a constructive trust claim against a plan beneficiary obviously maintains a direct effect and connection with an ERISA plan. 2013Applying the standard developed by the Supreme Court in Egelhoff, 532 U.S. at 147 , 121 S.Ct. 1322 , and Shaw, 463 U.S. at 97 , 103 S.Ct. 2890 , it concluded that a constructive trust claim against a plan beneficiary obviously maintains a direct effect and connection with an ERISA plan.	1	2013–2013
cluster 760479 green ca4 · 1998 1 sentence 2013Pettit, 164 F.3d at 862 .	1	2013–2013
Shaw v. Delta Air Lines, Inc. green scotus · 1983 2 sentences 2013Applying the standard developed by the Supreme Court in Egelhoff, 532 U.S. at 147 , 121 S.Ct. 1322 , and Shaw, 463 U.S. at 97 , 103 S.Ct. 2890 , it concluded that a constructive trust claim against a plan beneficiary obviously maintains a direct effect and connection with an ERISA plan. 2013Applying the standard developed by the Supreme Court in Egelhoff, 532 U.S. at 147 , 121 S.Ct. 1322 , and Shaw, 463 U.S. at 97 , 103 S.Ct. 2890 , it concluded that a constructive trust claim against a plan beneficiary obviously maintains a direct effect and connection with an ERISA plan.	1	2013–2013
Wimmer v. Wimmer green md · 1980 2 sentences 1995Constructive Trust Appellees argue that the Orphans Court’s allowance of their claims should be affirmed based on the “doctrine of constructive trust.” Appellees cite one case in support of their argument— Hamilton, supra. In Hamilton, 69 Md.App. at 583-84 , 518 A.2d 1087 , we said: A constructive remedy is a remedy employed by the courts to convert the holder of legal title to property into a trustee “for one who in good conscience should reap the benefits of the possession of said property.” Wimmer v. Wimmer, 287 Md. 663 [ 414 A.2d 1254 ] (1980). 1995Constructive Trust Appellees argue that the Orphans Court’s allowance of their claims should be affirmed based on the “doctrine of constructive trust.” Appellees cite one case in support of their argument— Hamilton, supra. In Hamilton, 69 Md.App. at 583-84 , 518 A.2d 1087 , we said: A constructive remedy is a remedy employed by the courts to convert the holder of legal title to property into a trustee “for one who in good conscience should reap the benefits of the possession of said property.” Wimmer v. Wimmer, 287 Md. 663 [ 414 A.2d 1254 ] (1980).	1	1995–1995
Hamilton v. Caplan green mdctspecapp · 1987 2 sentences 1995Constructive Trust Appellees argue that the Orphans Court’s allowance of their claims should be affirmed based on the “doctrine of constructive trust.” Appellees cite one case in support of their argument— Hamilton, supra. In Hamilton, 69 Md.App. at 583-84 , 518 A.2d 1087 , we said: A constructive remedy is a remedy employed by the courts to convert the holder of legal title to property into a trustee “for one who in good conscience should reap the benefits of the possession of said property.” Wimmer v. Wimmer, 287 Md. 663 [ 414 A.2d 1254 ] (1980). 1995Constructive Trust Appellees argue that the Orphans Court’s allowance of their claims should be affirmed based on the “doctrine of constructive trust.” Appellees cite one case in support of their argument— Hamilton, supra. In Hamilton, 69 Md.App. at 583-84 , 518 A.2d 1087 , we said: A constructive remedy is a remedy employed by the courts to convert the holder of legal title to property into a trustee “for one who in good conscience should reap the benefits of the possession of said property.” Wimmer v. Wimmer, 287 Md. 663 [ 414 A.2d 1254 ] (1980).	1	1995–1995
Tenneco Oil Company, a Corporation v. Jim Joiner, D/B/A Joiner Oil Co. green ca10 · 1982 1 sentence 1991There, the court noted, “The constructive trust claim rests on different facts____” Id. at 776 .	1	1991–1991
PENINSULA METH. HOMES OF EDUCATION v. Cropper green md · 1970 2 sentences 1977The constructive trust doctrine is, of course, well-recognized in Maryland law, Peninsula Methodist Homes and Hospitals, Inc. v. Cropper, 256 Md. 728 , 261 A. 2d 787 (1970), having been most recently applied by this Court in Hartsock v. Strong, 21 Md. 1977The constructive trust doctrine is, of course, well-recognized in Maryland law, Peninsula Methodist Homes and Hospitals, Inc. v. Cropper, 256 Md. 728 , 261 A. 2d 787 (1970), having been most recently applied by this Court in Hartsock v. Strong, 21 Md.	1	1977–1977
Hartsock v. Strong green mdctspecapp · 1974 2 sentences 1977The constructive trust doctrine is, of course, well-recognized in Maryland law, Peninsula Methodist Homes and Hospitals, Inc. v. Cropper, 256 Md. 728 , 261 A. 2d 787 (1970), having been most recently applied by this Court in Hartsock v. Strong, 21 Md. 1977App. 110 , 318 A. 2d 237 (1974).	1	1977–1977
Kolker v. Kolker neutral md · 1960 1 sentence 1970Mackey v. Davidson, 222 Md. 197, 205 , 159 A. 2d 833 (1960); Nowell v. Larrimore, 205 Md. 613, 621 , 109 A. 2d 747 (1954); Carter v. Abromo, 201 Md. 339, 343 , 93 A. 2d 546 (1953); Bass v. Smith, 189 Md. 461, 470, 471 , 56 A. 2d 800 (1948); Long v. Huseman, 186 Md. 495, 507 , 47 A. 2d 75 (1946); Trossbach v. Trossbach, 185 Md. 47, 52 , 42 A. 2d 905 (1945); O’Connor v. Estevez, 132 Md. 541 , 555, 35 A. 2d 148 (1943); Springer v. Springer, 144 Md. 465, 479 , 125 A. 162 (1924).	1	1970–1970

Where else courts name it

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