Matthews v. Hinton

The trial court granted a summary judgment motion denying relief to appellants on their cross-complaint seeking damages for an allegedly wrongful sale by a trust deed holder. They appeal.

Appellants are Clarence and Mabel Matthews, husband and wife, who owned a tract of unimproved land. In May 1960 they leased it for 65 years to Nick Pandelis Homes, Inc. Rental was fixed at $350 per month during the first five years of tenancy and $400 per month during the remainder of the term, with adjustments for changes in dollar purchasing power. The lessee had power to sublet and assign. In a…