Claussen v. First American Title Guaranty Co.

Opinion

AGLIANO, P. J.

I

Plaintiff recovered judgment for $64,978.95 against defendant/appellant First American Title Guaranty Company for negligence and breach of contract in defendant’s handling of the escrow among plaintiff lenders and the borrower-buyer and seller. We reverse, disagreeing with the trial court’s conclusion that a telephone conversation between plaintiff’s agent and defendant resulted in an escrow instruction to defendant.

II

Facts

We review the evidence on appeal in favor of the prevailing party, resolving conflicts and drawing reasonable inferences in support of the judgment.…