Symmonds v. Pacific Homes

In an action for declaratory relief brought by the executor of the estate of Walter H. Gobelet, deceased, it was determined that an agreement executed by Mr. Gobelet and the defendant Pacific Homes, a nonprofit corporation, on or about October 1, 1954, did not entitle Pacific Homes to retain $15,500 which had been paid to Pacific Homes by Mr. Gobelet during his lifetime. The defendant has appealed from the judgment.

The agreement, which was in the form of a letter, was as follows:

“October 1, 1954

Mr. Walter Gobelet

Gillis Hall

Pacific Home

Los Angeles 29, California

Dear Mr. Gobelet:

This will…