Donaldson v. Abot

Opinion

AGLIANO, P. J.

I

Plaintiffs Frank and Patricia Donaldson appeal from a judgment after court trial awarding defendant Jacques Abot,1 doing business as French Car Service, $5,180.14 for repairs to plaintiffs’ 1973 Citroen Maserati. We will reverse, finding dispositive defendant’s failure to provide an initial written estimate in violation of Business and Professions Code section 9884.9.

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. [Citations.]” (Claussen v. First American Title…