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CONFIDENTIAL

Aug. 20, 2002


Real Property
Breach of Contract
Refusal to Pay Counter Claim

Confidential

Settlement –  $22,500

Judge

Cary H. Nishimoto

Court

L.A. Superior Torrance


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Nicholas B. Spirtos


Defendant

Gayle L. Eskridge


Facts

The plaintiff alleged that he sold his interest in real property in 1991 to the defendant for $60,000.
It was agreed that half would be paid at the time of purchase with the balance to be paid within two years.
The plaintiff claimed that the $30,000 balance was never paid.

Settlement Discussions

Prior to trial, the plaintiff submitted a demand of $30,000 plus attorney fees. The defendant offered $5,000.

Damages

The plaintiff sought recovery of the balance of the amount due to him, or alternatively, partition of the property.


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