| Court: | New York Court of Appeals |
| Decidedate: | 28 January |
| Decideyear: | 1919 |
| Fullname: | Alfred C. Beatty v Guggenheim Exploration Company et al |
| Chiefjudge: | Hiscock Ch J |
| Associatejudges: | Chase J, Collin J and Crane J concurred. Cuddeback J and Hogan J dissented, favouring a new trial. |
| Majority: | Hiscock |
| Joinmajority: | Chase, Collin, Crane |
| Dissent: | Cuddeback |
| Joindissent: | Hogan |
Beatty v. Guggenheim Exploration Co. 225 N.Y. 380 (1919) is a New York state law case, concerning the test for the imposition of a constructive trust. It is best known for a quote from the leading opinion by Justice Cardozo.[1]
Cardozo J gave the following judgment.
Hiscock Ch J, Chase J, Collin J and Crane J concurred.
Cuddeback J and Hogan J dissented, favouring a new trial.