Maynes v. Angeles Mesa Land Co.

THE COURT.

This is an appeal by plaintiffs from a judgment for defendant in an action for declaratory relief and damages. A motion by defendant to dismiss the appeal was filed, and the cause thereafter placed on the ready for submission docket.

The lower court sustained a general and special demurrer to the first amended complaint, without leave to amend. On this appeal, the question is whether the complaint states a cause of action.

In substance, the complaint alleges that defendant owned real estate, and submitted a written proposal to plaintiffs to lease the same for three years, commencing…