Yackey v. Pacifica Development Co.

Opinion

STANIFORTH, Acting P. J.

Plaintiffs George F. Yackey and Alma H. Yackey brought this action to recover money damages for breach of contract (escrow instructions) against the Pacifica Development Company (partnership) and its copartners William R. Swann and Edward Gessin.

Upon trial, the court found the release clause in the escrow agreement so uncertain as to render the entire agreement void, unenforceable and upon that sole basis gave judgment for defendants. Yackey appeals. 1

I

Mr. and Mrs. Yackey agreed to sell to the partnership 375 acres of real property located in Fallbrook,…