Legal Opinion
Green v. Brooks
California Supreme Court
Decided November 29, 1889No. 13180PublishedCited by 21 opinions
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. • The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtWorks, J.
This is an action to declare a trust, and for an accounting. The parties to this action entered into the following' contract:—
“June 27, 1887.
“It is agreed that J. Marion Brooks purchase what is known as the Philbin tract of land, in the city of Los Angeles, containing 31 65-100 acres.
“That T. J. Cuddy is to receive 25 per cent of the net *329profits on said tract, and that John W. Green receive i (one third) of the net profits on said tract, and that J. Marion Brooks is to receive f (two thirds) of the net profits on said tract.
“That said Brooks be allowed ten (10) per cent on all moneys he may…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Stewart v. NevinsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1875
3Cited by21 opinions
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- Morton v. Morton Realty Co.Idaho Supreme Court · 1925
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