Ron Greenspan Volkswagen, Inc. v. Ford Motor Land Development Corp.

Opinion

HAERLE, J.

I. Introduction

This is an appeal from a summary judgment for defendants in a fraud action involving a failed commercial transaction. The primary issue is whether a contract clause which states that the parties relied only on representations contained in the contract establishes, as a matter of law, that a party claiming fraud did not reasonably rely on representations not contained in the contract. We hold that such a per se rule is inconsistent with California law and reverse the summary judgment.

II. Statement of Facts

A. The Parties

Appellant, Ronald A. Greenspan (Greenspan)…