Eckart v. Brown

From a judgment in favor of plaintiff after trial before the court without a jury in an action to recover the purchase price of shares of stock defendant Helen A. Brown appeals.

The essential facts are:

March 28, 1936, Helen A. Brown entered into an agreement with H. R. MeClintoek, which read thus:

“Los Angeles, California.

“March 28, 1936.

“Mr. H. R. MeClintoek,

“Los Angeles, California.

“Dear Sir:

“This will confirm our oral understanding.

“As soon as Pacific Outdoor Advertising Company issues to me 21,900 shares of its common stock, I will place the same under a voting trust agreement, a copy of…