Legal Opinion
Allard v. Church of Scientology
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 18, 1976No. Civ. 45562PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BEACH, J.
L. Gene Allard sued the Church of Scientology for malicious prosecution. Defendant cross-complained for conversion. A jury verdict and judgment were entered for Allard on the complaint for $50,000 in compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages. Judgment was entered for Allard and against the Church of Scientology on the cross-complaint. Defendant-cross complainant appeals from the judgment.
Facts:
The evidence in the instant case is very conflicting. We relate those facts supporting the successful party and disregard the contrary showing. (Nestle v. City of Santa…
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