Reusche v. California Pacific Title Insurance

This is an appeal from an order granting a new trial on general grounds to respondent, Caroline Reusche. Respondent filed a complaint in this action to determine the validity of a promissory note and deed of trust forged by her agent, George Husack. Appellant, California Pacific Title Insurance Company, the title insurer and trustee of the deed of trust, and Irving and Florence Holcenberg, payees of the note and beneficiaries of the deed of trust, answered and cross-complained, contending that respondent was bound by the illegal acts of her agent. Appellants obtained judgment against…