Senter v. Furman
Supreme Court of Georgia
265 S.E.2d 784 (1980)
Relevant factsFree
Dr. James Senter (plaintiff) transferred property to Anna Furman (defendant) by warranty deed for only $10 while facing a malpractice claim that threatened all his assets, allegedly on Furman's promise to return the property once the malpractice case concluded; when Furman didn't return it, Senter sued seeking a declaration that she held the property under a constructive trust for his benefit. The trial court granted Furman summary judgment, and Senter appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a party can recover in equity if he or she has unclean hands.