Bradley v. Fox
Illinois Supreme Court
129 N.E.2d 699 (1955)
Relevant factsFree
Lawrence Fox (defendant) murdered his wife Matilda, with whom he owned property in joint tenancy, and days later conveyed the property to his attorney. Matilda's daughter and estate administrator (plaintiffs) sued to impose a constructive trust, but the trial court dismissed the case, and the plaintiffs appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a joint tenant who murders the other joint tenant destroys the joint tenancy's right of survivorship and retains only a one-half interest in the property as a tenant in common with the deceased's heirs.