Richfield Oil Corp. v. Security-First National Bank

Plaintiff Richfield Oil Corporation, hereinafter called “Richfield,” appeals from an adverse judgment in its action for declaratory relief and for specific performance. Defendant Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles is the executor of the estate of William L. Haskell, deceased, and will be hereinafter referred to as the 11 Executor. ’ ’ Defendant Elsam Company, a corporation, hereafter referred to as “Elsam,” was the highest bidder for the decedent’s real property at a probate sale thereof.

Richfield was the lessee and occupant of the real property so sold to Elsam. A lease dated…