Legal Opinion

Ross v. Forest Lawn Memorial Park

California Court of Appeal

Decided March 8, 1984No. B001209PublishedCited by 24 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

ASHBY, J.

Appellant Francine Ross appeals from the dismissal of her fourth amended complaint against respondent Forest Lawn following the granting of a demurrer without leave to amend. Appellant is attempting to establish respondent’s liability for events surrounding the funeral and burial services of her 17-year-old daughter, Kristie.

We accept as true the following facts, as alleged in the complaint. (Alcorn v. Anbro Engineering, Inc. (1970) 2 Cal.3d 493, 496 [86 Cal.Rptr. 88, 468 P.2d 216].) Appellant and respondent entered into a contract whereby Kristie’s funeral and burial would be…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Crisci v. Security InsuranceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1967
  2. Alcorn v. Anbro Engineering, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1970
  3. Marina Point, Ltd. v. WolfsonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1982
  4. In Re CoxCalifornia Supreme Court · 1970
  5. People v. McKaleCalifornia Supreme Court · 1979

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3Cited by24 opinions

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