Facts

This case involves a dispute concerning the terms of an intra-family agreement for the sale and conveyance of the family estate in Los Altos Hills and an adjacent vacant parcel of land.

Plaintiff pled causes including elder abuse, breach of contract, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress relating to the real property dispute.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that defendants made certain promises in connection with the sale of the family estate, concerning the management of the family estate and restrictions on future conveyances of the family estate. Plaintiff also contended that defendants agreed to convey their interest in the adjacent vacant parcel and to cooperate in plaintiff's development of that parcel.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied that any alleged promises were made concerning the real property conveyances and claim they fully performed the agreement.

Result

Plaintiff's verdict for $11,888,992.

Deliberation

1.5 days

Length

14 days