Legal Opinion
Beckstead v. International Industries, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided January 15, 1982No. Civ. 26383PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
WORK, J.
Today we attempt what three previous appellate opinions have failed to do, to lower the curtain on litigation begun over ten years ago. At issue is an order sustaining general demurrers without leave to amend on the ground of res judicata. Because we find the appeal frivolous and motivated solely to harass and annoy, we not only affirm the judgment but impose financial sanctions.
Background
1. On January 4, 1971, all appellants to this action (except Leo Zoldan) filed a separate lawsuit from the one presently pending against these same respondents, alleging breach of contract,…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Estate of Hanley v. HanleyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1943
- Lake v. BonyngeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1911
- Martin v. MartinCalifornia Supreme Court · 1970
- Walker v. Stauffer Chemical Corp.California Court of Appeal · 1971
- Beckstead v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1971
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3Cited by8 opinions
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