Garfield Bank v. Folb

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.—

Statement of Facts

This appeal is from an order after judgment awarding attorney fees and costs to defendant Stanley Folb (Folb) and against plaintiff Garfield Bank (Garfield). The underlying case was tried before Judge Alfred L. Margolis, judge of the superior court (retired), sitting on stipulation of both parties.

In its second amended complaint, the operative complaint, Garfield alleged causes of action for declaratory relief, breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and constructive fraud. Garfield sought damages, costs, attorney fees and declaratory…