Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Banta
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 13, 1948No. Civ. 13666PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGoodell, J.
This appeal was taken from an order denying a motion for change of place of trial.
After the appeal had been perfected the defendant Guy J. Banta died and an order was made in the trial court and here substituting the administratrix of his estate in his stead.
The action is for alleged breach of contract. The motion was made on the ground that the defendant's residence was in the county of Los Angeles. Bespondent resisted the motion on the grounds that the contract was made and was to be performed in Alameda County. These opposing positions define the issue now presented.
The contention that the…
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