Changsheng Han v. Brookhurst Garden Ltd. Partners
Published: May 28, 1994 | Result Date: Apr. 15, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GC3360 – $828,600
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Alhambra
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jack Benadon
(technical)
Defendant
Burton E. Smith
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff Changsheng Han is a retired engineer residing in Torrance; Defendant Brookhurst Garden Limited Partnership is a limited partnership formed for the purpose of developing a shopping center on three adjacent parcels of land in Garden Grove. Plaintiff invested the sum of $648,000 with Defendant, payable in three installments from September 17, 1987 to December 17, 1987. On September 18, 1987, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a written partnership agreement.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends their demand was $648,000 plus interest and attorneys' fees, secured by a promissory note and deed of trust on the partnership property; and Defendant rejected Plaintiff's offer.
Damages
Breach of contract of $180,600; and return of investment of $648,000 upon rescission of the contract based upon fraud of Defendant.
Result
The jury returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiff Changsheng Han on each of the following causes of action: (1) breach of contract; (2) intentional misrepresentation; (3) negligent misrepresentation; and (4) rescission of the contract against Defendant Brookhurst Garden Limited Partnership.
Other Information
The judgment was entered on May 10, 1994 as follows: (1) Prejudgment interest on the sum of $648,000 in the amount of $197,418; (2) costs of $11,248; and (3) attorney's fees of $130,000. The total judgment is $986,666.
Deliberation
1.5 days
Poll
12-0
Length
10 days
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