Legal Opinion
Mel H. Binning, Inc. v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am.
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 4, 1977No. Civ. 40221PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BRAY, J. *
—Plaintiff appeals from judgment of the Alameda County Superior Court of dismissal of the action after sustaining of the demurrer to the third amended complaint.
Issue Presented
Does the third amended complaint state a cause of action in fraud?
Record
On March 12, 1976, plaintiff filed a third amended complaint for damages in which it was alleged that on or about September 17, 1976, plaintiff suffered a serious fire at its leased premises caused by a defective coffee maker made and distributed by the defendants Brewmatic Company, Farmer Brothers Coffee Company, and Custom Coffee…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Spencer v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1957
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