Constructive Trusts

A constructive trust is a legal remedy used to address situations where someone has unfairly benefited from property or money that they should not have. It occurs when a court decides that even though legal ownership of an asset is held by one person, it would be unjust for them to keep it. Instead, the court imposes a trust, meaning that the person holding the asset must transfer it to the rightful owner. This often arises in cases involving fraud, misconduct, or situations where trust has been breached, ensuring fairness and preventing unjust enrichment.