Zalk v. General Exploration Co.

Opinion

FLEMING, J.

Zalk obtained judgment against General Exploration Company (GEX) for $212,200 for services rendered. GEX has appealed. We affirm.

The evidence, summarized in the light most favorable to the judgment (Gyerman v. United States Lines Co. (1972) 7 Cal.3d 488, 492 [102 Cal.Rptr. 795, 498 P.2d 1043]; Peterson v. Grieger, Inc. (1961) 57 Cal.2d 43, 51-52 [17 Cal.Rptr. 828, 367 P.2d 420]), showed that for 10 years Zalk traveled throughout the United States inspecting mining properties and accumulating a list of properties and companies which could be acquired and operated profitably.…