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KENT v. KLEIN

Supreme Court of Michigan (1958) | 352 Mich. 652; 91 N.W.2d 11

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TL;DR: A mother conveyed land to her daughter, intending it for her incompetent son. The daughter later refused to convey it to the son's heirs. The court imposed a constructive trust, compelling conveyance.

Legal Significance: This case clarifies that a constructive trust can be imposed to prevent unjust enrichment where property is unconscionably withheld, even absent fraud or an explicit promise, particularly within a confidential familial relationship.

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