Legal Opinion
Wen Chang v. Redding Bank of Commerce
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 24, 1994No. C016016PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BLEASE, Acting P. J.
Plaintiff, Wen Chang, appeals from a summary judgment in favor of defendant, Redding Bank of Commerce (the Bank), in Chang’s action for unjust enrichment and to impose a constructive trust on funds he claims the Bank misappropriated. The action arises out of the Bank’s setoff of $200,000 against a debt owed the Bank from the business account of Paragon Development Enterprises, Inc. (Paragon).
Paragon, a general contractor, was constructing a hotel for Chang. Chang paid the funds to Paragon for the purpose of paying subcontractors, and Paragon deposited the money in…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Gonsalves v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'nCalifornia Supreme Court · 1940
- People v. HolderCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1921
- Estate of KemmerrerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1952
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