Robertson & Vick - Amil Amilov vs. James R. Gary & Co., et al.

CASE NO.: C 744 058
VERDICT DATE: November 30, 1992
TOPIC: Fraud: Misrepresented Zoning in Real Estate Sale
RESULT: NonSuit (verdict)
SPECIALS: Damages: Downzoning of property.
AREA: L.A. Central
JUDGE: Dion Morrow
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: Melvin Teitelbaum, Los Angeles (213) 8752007
DEFENDANT ATTORNEY: Alan Freisleben & Debra Dodds (Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold), Irvine (714) 8528200; Kenneth Hardgrove & Charles Brackins (Sherwood & Hardgrove), Los Angeles (310) 8262625; Edward Vaisbort (Negele, Knopfler , Pierson & Robertson ), Universal City (818) 5091848

Facts

Plaintiff bought a duplex in the midWilshire area. The city reports stated zoning was R3. After the sale, the Plaintiffs architect found the property had been downzoned to R2. The Plaintiff sued the sellers and both real estate brokers. The Court granted all Defendants' motions for nonsuit after the Plaintiff rested.

Plaintiff Claimed

the sellers breached the contract and misrepresented the zoning. The brokers were negligent.

Defendant Argued

it was reasonable to rely on the City's 9A report of residential property to confirm correct zoning, and that the property was worth the price paid as is.

Verdicts / Settlements - Defendants

Amil Amilov vs. James R. Gary & Co., et al.

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