Legal Opinion

Lange v. Waters

California Supreme Court

Decided August 14, 1909No. L.A. No. 2241PublishedCited by 30 opinions

The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the CourtHenshaw, J.

Plaintiff sued to recover damages from defendants for their breach of contract for the sale of realty. The defendants set up mutual mistake in the drawing of the contract, and that it was understood and agreed between the parties that, notwithstanding the language of the contract, it remained discretionary with the defendants whether or not they would convey the land. They further alleged that the contract was void for uncertainty. The court found against the defendants upon all questions saving that of the uncertainty of the contract. In this particular it found, "that the plaintiff, Charles…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Savings & Loan Society v. BurnettCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
  2. Stanley v. GreenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1859
  3. Marriner v. DennisonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1889
  4. Duryea v. . MayorNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
  5. Mooney v. CooledgeSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1875

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3Cited by30 opinions

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  3. Harrill v. PittsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1940
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  5. Coon v. Sonoma Magnesite Co.California Supreme Court · 1920

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