Torts
Landlord and Tenant
Specific Performance
Phillip E. Alford, Carol R. Alford v. Solomon Constanza, Anna Constanza
Published: May 12, 2007 | Result Date: Mar. 30, 2007 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LC068806 Bench Decision – Defense
Court
L.A. Superior Van Nuys
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
Solomon and Anna Constanza sent Phillip and Carol Alford an eviction notice after the couple refused to pay the rent increase on their residence. The Alfords sued the Constanzas for specific performance of a signed letter citing an option to buy the property for $390,000.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiffs contended defendants signed a letter granting them the option to purchase their residence.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
The defendants contended the letter was forged and altered to extend the option date and that the option was unsigned.
Damages
Plaintiffs demanded specific performance.
Result
Defense. Invalid option to purchase property.
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