Newman v. First California Co.

*63Opinion

GOOD, J.*

This is an appeal from a judgment upon a jury verdict awarding respondent Newman $42,461. The complaint charged appellants First California Company, Leonard Talbot, a stockbroker, and its employee, and Mrs. Ned F. Mann with breach of contract and negligence in relation to Newman’s attempted purchase of 30 shares of Modesto Savings and Loan Association (Modesto Savings, post).

On or about February 10, 1969, Talbot informed Newman at respondent’s Santa Rosa office that a $40,000 profit might be made on a purchase of stocks that he thought he could arrange. Newman said he would…