Legal Opinion
Fazzi v. Peters
California Supreme Court
Decided May 16, 1968No. S. F. 22585PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSullivan, J.
In this case we simply reaffirm the seemingly self-evident proposition that a judgment in personam may not he entered against one not a party to the action. In so doing we disapprove the case of Calimpco, Inc. v. Warden (1950) 100 Cal.App.2d 429 [224 P.2d 421], insofar as it holds or implies to the contrary.
Peters & Christoferson is a copartnership licensed by the state as a general building contractor. On March 31, 1961, plaintiff property owners brought the instant action against the City of San Mateo, Peters & Christoferson, two other copartnerships, a corporation, seven individuals (among…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Jardine v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1931
- Calimpco, Inc. v. WardenCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1950
- Craig v. San Fernando Furniture Co.California Court of Appeal · 1928
- In Re WrenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1957
- Overell v. OverellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1937
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3Cited by37 opinions
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- Fifth & Broadway Partnership v. Kimny, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 1980
- Alioto Fish Co., Ltd. v. AliotoCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1994
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