January 3, 2011

Motion practice.

Practice point: A claim for the imposition of a constructive trust is governed by the six-year statute of limitations, pursuant to CPLR 213(1).

Students should note that the statute begins to run at the time of the wrongful conduct or event giving rise to a duty of restitution.

Case: Klamar v. Marsans, NY Slip Op 09474 (2d Dept. 2010)

Here is the decision.

Tomorrow’s issue: Motion practice.