Legal Opinion
Phillips v. Barton
California Court of Appeal
Decided September 7, 1962No. Civ. 26049PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAshburn, J.
Basically, plaintiffs’ complaint is an action to recover earnest money following the failure to consummate an agreement to purchase a restaurant. Plaintiffs Phillips recovered judgment against J. K. MeEldowney, the defendant seller, and defendant Thomas F. Barton, Jr., the broker; defendant MeEldowney appeals.
On October 26, 1959, plaintiffs Prank and Lydia Phillips had extended discussions with defendant J. K. MeEldowney for the purchase of the latter’s restaurant business known as The Three Palms. Following the discussions, plaintiffs and defendant MeEldowney executed a “Deposit Receipt &…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Reid v. Valley Restaurants, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1957
- Davis v. LucasCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1960
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