James E. Bacon and Willis J. Ballinger, Appellants, v. Winslow B. Van Devanter, Appellee, 230 F.2d 839 (D.C. Cir. 1956)

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US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit - 230 F.2d 839 (D.C. Cir. 1956) Argued February 15, 1956
Decided March 8, 1956

Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; Matthew F. McGuire, District Judge.

Mr. Russell Hardy, Sr., Washington, D. C., with whom Messrs. Ben Paul Noble and Russell Hardy, Jr., Washington, D. C., were on the brief, for appellants.

Mr. J. Edward Burroughs, Jr., Washington, D. C., for appellee.

Before WILBUR K. MILLER, WASHINGTON and DANAHER, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.


This is a suit by two joint venturers against their associate, seeking to establish a constructive trust on certain properties. The District Court, after a hearing, dismissed the complaint. We find no error affecting substantial rights.

Affirmed.

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