Principle

EQUITY AND TRUSTS — Resulting Trusts — Presumption of Advancement — When Property Purchased in Child’s Name

Area of law
EQUITY AND TRUSTS
Court
Supreme Court

Resulting trust arises when property is purchased in another's name. Presumption of advancement displaces resulting trust for husband, father, or in loco parentis. The principle applies to equity and trusts. The rule recognizes familial obligations as indicating gift intent. The presumption of advancement reflects intention…

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