Yun v. Um

Adams, Judge.

Chul H. Yun filed suit against Suwan Um, Chong Cha, and Bruce Yi for conversion, theft, money had and received, and for breach of contract against Yi. In suing for conversion, Yun alleged that Yi, without authorization, had wired $150,000 from a business checking account to Um and Cha. Yun also claimed that Yi owed him 29 monthly payments of $4,000 each for a total of $116,000.

Um, Cha, and Yi defended against Yun’s claims by asserting the affirmative defense of accord and satisfaction. After a bench trial, the trial court awarded judgment against Yun, after concluding that Yi’s…