Spangler v. Memel

Opinion

SULLIVAN, J.

In this action to foreclose a deed of trust, cross-defendants Sherwin L. Memel, Robert A. Memel and Sol Kossoff appeal from a judgment entered in favor of cross-complainant, May Spangler, and against said cross-defendants in the sum of $44,684.25 together with interest and costs.

In 1956 Ralf and May Spangler purchased a lot on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles for $43,000. The property was improved with a single-family, two-story residence, which Ralf converted into an office for his advertising business. The property which was zoned for commercial use, appreciated in value…