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Contracts
Breach of Contract
Attorney Fees

Christopher R. Erwin v. James Eby

Published: Oct. 29, 2016 | Result Date: Oct. 6, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 30-2016-00857097-CU-BC-CJC Demurrer –  Defense

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christopher R. Erwin
(Erwin Legal PC)


Defendant

Deanna S. Killeen

Aaron P. Morris
(Morris & Stone LLP)


Facts

Christopher Erwin sued James Eby, in connection with a contractual dispute.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The parties allegedly entered into a contract on Dec. 5, 2013. Under the contract, plaintiff was to represent defendant in professional services in exchange for 10 percent of any net proceeds from Edward L. Duggs Jr.'s life insurance policy. After performing all his duties, defendant reneged on his promise by disputing the amount due under the parties' agreement, thereby prompting this instant lawsuit alleging breach of contract.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant demurred, challenging the sufficiency of plaintiff's allegations.

Result

The court sustained Eby's demurrer with leave to amend.


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