Legal Opinion
Preston v. Hurtt
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 13, 1961No. Civ. 6381PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShepard, J.
This is an appeal by plaintiff from an order granting a new trial after judgment for damages in a personal injury action, and a cross-appeal by defendants from an order denying defendants’ motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
Facts
The pertinent facts presented by the record before us are substantially without conflict. They are as follows: Defendants own a home; plaintiff was a carpenter contractor with 17 years of experience. The parties discussed the construction of an additional room for defendants’ home. The room size was 20 by 22 feet; plans were drawn; plaintiff submitted a…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Wolfsmith v. MarshCalifornia Supreme Court · 1959
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- Hard v. Hollywood Turf ClubCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1952
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3Cited by2 opinions
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