Legal Opinion
Stein v. York
California Court of Appeal
Decided January 25, 2010No. G040457PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
RYLAARSDAM, Acting P. J.
—Defendant Michael G. York appeals from a default judgment of $2.65 million entered in favor of plaintiff Ruth Stein. He contends the judgment is void because the complaint failed to state the amount of damages. We agree and reverse. We also deny plaintiff’s motion to dismiss the appeal.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Defendant served as plaintiffs attorney in a personal injury action that was dismissed and unsuccessfully appealed. Plaintiff then sued defendant, alleging causes of action for legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud, seeking…
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