G. W. Andersen Construction Co. v. Mars Sales

Opinion

OSBORNE, J. *

Plaintiff construction company sued defendants after breach and repudiation of a contract by defendants. We consider the personal liability of an agent who failed to disclose the true name and corporate status of his principal. We also consider the effects of defendants’ breach and repudiation together with later discovered obstacles to plaintiff’s performance.

Plaintiff and appellant, G. W. Andersen Construction Company, is a California corporation and licensed general contractor. Jack Tickner, vice president, represented plaintiff in these transactions. Defendants are…