Lifton v. Harshman

The actors in the transaction that is the subject of this appeal whose names will frequently recur in our discussion are as follows: Appellant Sam Lifton, the purchaser, who for a number of years had been engaged in the business of buying and operating apartment houses; respondent Susan B. Harshman, one of the sellers, who during her many years’ residence in Los Angeles has bought, owned and sold a number of houses; respondent Harry T. Harshman, her husband, the other seller, who is not engaged in any active business, being a retired builder; W. P. Anderson, a real estate broker; and Samuel…