Pacific Odorite Corp. v. Gersh

This action was instituted by the Pacific Odorite Corporation, respondent, against Maury Gersh, appellant, to recover damages for the breach of a contract to purchase the former’s business and personal property in San Francisco. Gersh, the purchaser, appeals from the judgment entered in favor of respondent, the seller.

On August 23, 1946, appellant visited respondent’s attorney, who was also a director and secretary of respondent corporation, informing him that he was interested in purchasing respondent’s business and personal property. The purchase price was set at $30,338.91, appellant…