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Contracts
Breach of Contract
Negligence

Robert Fenton v. Marjorie Joost, in her representative capacity only as trustee of the Joost Family Living Trust, et al.

Published: Nov. 25, 2003 | Result Date: May 2, 2003 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CV022236 Bench Decision –  $0

Judge

Lynn Duryee

Court

Marin Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Sydney E. Fairbairn


Defendant

William E. Joost Jr.


Facts

Robert Fenton and William Joost Sr. (now deceased), entered into a private financing agreement regarding Fenton's purchase of commercial property from Joost. Fenton sued Marjorie Joost, in her representative capacity as executrix of the Estate of William Joost Sr. alleging breach of contract and negligence.

Settlement Discussions

Fenton demanded $25,000; the defendant made no offer.

Damages

Fenton claimed monetary damages of approximately $25,000.


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