Legal Opinion
Owens v. Foundation for Ocean Research
California Court of Appeal
Decided June 19, 1980No. Civ. 22036PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BROWN (Gerald), P. J.
Vernon S. Owens appeals a judgment dismissing his action against the Foundation for Ocean Research (FOR) and its representatives for damages based upon claims in equitable estoppel, fraud, interference with contract and/or prospective economic advantage, civil conspiracy, and breach of warranty of authority. The trial court dismissed the action after sustaining FOR’s demurrer on the ground the complaint failed to state any cause of action on the facts alleged.
It should be noted at the outset our review is limited by the following established principles: A demurrer…
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