Legal Opinion
Pollyanna Homes, Inc. v. Berney
California Supreme Court
Decided October 13, 1961No. S. F. 20522PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcCOMB, J.
Following a verdict in favor of plaintiff, a judgment notwithstanding the verdict and granting new trial was rendered in favor of defendants. Plaintiff appeals from the whole of the judgment and all parts thereof.
Facts: Plaintiff and defendants entered into an oral contract consisting of two promises by defendants (1) to transfer title to certain real property to plaintiff and (2) to install offsite improvements adjacent to said property on or before July 15,1957.
An escrow was opened. On March 15, 1957, it was closed, and the real property was deeded to plaintiff by defendants, defendants…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- United Iron Works v. Outer Harbor Dock & Wharf Co.California Supreme Court · 1914
- Germain Fruit Co. v. J. K. Armsby Co.California Supreme Court · 1908
- Becker v. Lagerquist Bros., Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1960
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3Cited by24 opinions
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