Practitioners in equity and property disputes should note the court's structured approach to remedy selection under the minimum equity rule: equitable compensation secured by an equitable lien with an order for sale was preferred over a constructive trust where the plaintiff's contribution was ascertainable, the defendant had exclusive possession, and the relationship had broken down. The decision also demonstrates how pre-judgment interest periods may be reduced to exclude time attributable to an unsuccessful first trial and appeal, and confirms that a party's inability to pay is not a sufficient reason to deny costs.
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