With a constructive trust, a court declares a property owner to be a trustee for parties who are, in fairness, entitled to the benefits that flow from the property.

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A constructive trust is an equitable remedy imposed by a court to prevent unjust enrichment by declaring that the property is held by the wrongdoer as a trustee for the rightful beneficiary.

With a Constructive Trust, a Court Declares a Property Owner