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Breach of Contract
Escrow Negligence
Failure to Disclose

Citation Homes v. Ticor Title

Published: Nov. 13, 1993 | Result Date: Sep. 29, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 914308 –  $0

Judge

Thomas G. Dandurand

Court

San Francisco Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

David Dawson


Defendant

Ben Hamburg


Experts

Plaintiff

Gerald Goldfisher
(technical)

John Hetland
(technical)

Defendant

John F. Cavin
(technical)

Facts

On April 15, 1988, Plaintiff loaned $400,000 to a third party to be secured by a second deed of trust. Defendant handled the escrow for the transaction. The third party failed to repay the loan.

Settlement Discussions

Defendant contends they offered nothing and Plaintiff demanded $500,000.

Damages

$335,000 loan balance plus interest from date of last payment.

Deliberation

4.5 hours

Poll

10-2

Length

7 days


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