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Contracts
Construction
Failure to Perform

Susan Pacek v. Caesar Patlan

Published: Oct. 29, 2002 | Result Date: Jan. 17, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: SCISS71909 Verdict –  $0

Judge

A. Rex Victor

Court

San Bernardino Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jon R. Barker


Defendant

Paul W. Chandler


Facts

The plaintiff agreed with the defendant, a contractor, to handle some home improvement projects at her residence.
It was an oral agreement and a budget was set at $18,500. The plaintiff instituted the suit on the grounds that
the defendant did not perform the work as agreed.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff submitted a demand of $35,000. The defendant offered $1,000.

Damages

The plaintiff claimed that the project was not completed to her satisfaction.

Other Information

The court found for the defense, as did prior arbitration. The plaintiff has requested a trial de novo.

Length

one day


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