Pacesetter Homes, Inc. v. Brodkin

Opinion

THOMPSON, J.

Appellant, purchaser of two duplex buildings from respondent, appeals from an adverse judgment rendered on appellant’s cross-complaint alleging fraud inducing the sale. We affirm the judgment.

Nature of the Case

Respondent originally sued appellant in the municipal court for rents collected by appellant after respondent had reacquired the property involved in the lawsuit by foreclosure. Appellant filed an answer and counterclaim and also a cross-complaint claiming general and punitive damages for allegedly fraudulent conduct of respondent inducing him to buy the property. The…