St. Paul Title Co. v. Meier

Opinion

HANING, J.

Appellant St. Paul Title Company was the escrow agent in a real estate sale in which it was sued by the purchaser for breach of contract, based on the manner in which it implemented the escrow instructions. It cross-complained against Richard Meier, the purchaser’s attorney, on the theory that he negligently advised his client concerning the drafting and formation of escrow instructions. The trial court entered summary judgment on the cross-complaint in the attorney’s favor, ruling that he owed no duty to the escrow agent. We agree and affirm.

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