Robertson v. Bonelli

DRAPEAU, J. pro tem.—

Plaintiff and defendant were political associates. The defendant is an office holder, engaged in political activity and at times in political campaigns to retain his office. Also, at other times he is a candidate for other offices. And at one time he was indicted by a grand jury, tried for certain alleged felonies and acquitted by a trial jury. The plaintiff secured donations for several of the defendant’s campaigns, and for a defense fund to be used in the criminal case. These funds were solicited from and contributed by members of a leading California industry.

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