The Applicant, Noshakhare Ajayi, and Respondent, Beauty O. Oziegbe, were in a common-law relationship and jointly purchased a house.
Title was registered 99% to Oziegbe and 1% to Ajayi to shield the property from Ajayi's ex-wife.
The court found a resulting trust, entitling Ajayi to a 50% beneficial interest in the property.
The court also addressed claims for improper conversion of property and damages for tortious conduct (assault and criminal harassment) by Ajayi against Oziegbe.
Oziegbe was awarded $7,500 in damages for Ajayi's misconduct, but her request for a permanent restraining order was dismissed due to lack of ongoing credible fear.
The property was ordered to be listed for sale with adjustments for carrying costs, occupation rent, converted property, and damages.