Legal Opinion

Purcell v. Firth

California Supreme Court

Decided August 24, 1917No. L. A. No. 3967PublishedCited by 15 opinions

The facts are stated in the' opinion of the court. '

1Opinion of the CourtMelvin, J.

W. J. Purcell, as assignee of Purcell-Sargent Land Company (a copartnership), sued successfully for a commission alleged to have been earned under a contract for the sale of real estate. Defendant appeals from the judgment and from an order denying his motion for a new trial.

It appears from the testimony that L. J. Rose, desiring to purchase a rancho in Imperial County known as “Tract 85, Township 15 S., Range 15 East, S. B. M.,” inquired of Purcell-Sargent Land Company regarding the price for which the property could be purchased. The land belonged to Emil Firth, a resident of Los Angeles.…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Phelan v. GardnerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1872
  2. Phelps v. PruschCalifornia Supreme Court · 1890
  3. Justy v. ErroCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1911
  4. Smith v. SchieleCalifornia Supreme Court · 1892
  5. Stanton v. CarnahanCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1911

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Wallace v. ZinmanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1927
  2. Coulter v. HowardCalifornia Supreme Court · 1927
  3. Oregon Home Builders v. Montgomery Inv. Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1919
  4. Bail v. GlantzCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1926
  5. Walter v. LibbyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1945

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