Barnes v. Persson

From a judgment in favor of plaintiff after trial before the court without a jury in an action to recover damages for fraud and misrepresentation, defendant Mintz alone appeals.

Facts: Plaintiff purchased from defendant Florence Persson two pieces of real estate located in the city of Los Angeles, at 915-919 South Kingsley Drive, improved with eight and nine room houses respectively, and the furniture, fixtures and equipment located therein.

Plaintiff agreed to purchase all the property for $32,000. At the time the property was purchased it was leased to defendant Dorothy Newell. Defendant Paul…