Jameson, a trustee, fraudulently purchases property with trust funds and puts title in his own name. What type of trust will a court create?

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A constructive trust is imposed by a court due to someone's wrongful conduct, such as fraud, to prevent unjust enrichment. In this case, since Jameson fraudulently used trust funds to purchase property for himself, a court would likely impose a constructive trust on the property to remedy the situation and ensure the property benefits the rightful beneficiaries of the trust.

Jameson, a Trustee, Fraudulently Purchases Property with Trust Funds and Puts