Legal Opinion
Dusold v. Johnston
Appellate Division of the Superior Court of California
Decided December 7, 1950No. Civ. A. No. 161359PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBurch, J.
Pending negotiations for the leasing of a storeroom, the plaintiffs deposited with the defendant the sum of $450. By this action they seek its recovery, with interest, upon the ground, that the negotiations were abortive and that no enforceable contract resulted. Defendant claims a binding obligation was entered into by the terms of which and because of the breach of the plaintiffs he is entitled to retain the $450 as damages. Judgment below was for the defendant and the plaintiffs appealed.
From the agreed statement of facts and admissions in the pleadings, it appears that the parties…
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3Cited by2 opinions
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