Legal Opinion

Pierce v. Wright

California Court of Appeal

Decided May 12, 1953No. Civ. 15474PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBray, J.

Defendant Bertie Parkhurst appeals from a judgment against him in the sum of $5,185.50 on a surety bond.

Questions Presented

1. Was the bond given without consideration ?

2. Was it procured by fraud?

3. Effect of alleged failure to comply with contract provisions.

4. Was the bond void for uncertainty ?

5. Did the court fail to find on material issues ?

Evidence

In May, 1949, plaintiffs were getting bids for the construction of a home and were introduced to Wright, a contractor. June 2d, plaintiffs applied to the San Francisco Federal Savings and Loan Association † for a construction loan. Their…

2Cases cited20 opinions

  1. Trubowitch v. Riverbank Canning Co.California Supreme Court · 1947
  2. Stewart v. SilvaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1923
  3. Pneucrete Corp. v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.California Court of Appeal · 1935
  4. Bloss v. RahillyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1940
  5. Bacigalupi v. Phoenix Building & Construction Co.California Court of Appeal · 1910

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Stormon v. WeissNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1954
  2. Local 659, I.A.T.S.E. v. Color Corp. of AmericaCalifornia Supreme Court · 1956
  3. Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Massachusetts Bonding & InsuranceCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1962
  4. Glickman v. CollinsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1975
  5. Kraemer v. Superior Oil CompanyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1966

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