Dickey v. Pattison

The question for decision is whether there is sufficient evidence to support the finding that no enforceable contract was made by the parties.

Appellant Claude Dickey is the son-in-law of respondent Amelia Pattison while his wife Edna and respondent Richard Pattison are her children. Amelia was the owner of Lot C in Santa Monica. It stood of record in the name of Richard. In August, 1944, a number of conversations were had among the parties concerning the purchase of Lot C by appellants. No written terms were ever agreed upon. However, it appears to be established that a title search was…