Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Punitive Damages in a Breach of Contract Action?

My son-in-law and daughter have filed a small claims action against me for $5,000.00 punitive damages, claiming I agreed that they would be able to buy my house and when I listed my home for sale, I did not give them a chance to buy it. They are also claiming that they over paid $1,395.00 in rent.

The two of them never made an offer through my real estate agent. They asked the agent what the listing price was and were told $165,000.00. Their credit history is deplorable and their income very low. The agent merely told them they would never qualify for a loan on the house.


Asked on 9/09/02, 12:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Punitive Damages in a Breach of Contract Action?

They can not claim punitive damages in a breach of contract action. You should fight this!!!

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Answered on 9/09/02, 10:38 am


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