Dyer v. Ryan
California Supreme Court Apr 18, 1883 No. No. 7576Published
Synopsis
Action—Preliminary Demand for Excessive Sum.—In an action on a contract demand may not be made for a sum exceeding what the contract calls for.1
By the COURT. This case is similar to Dyer v. Chase, 52 Cal. 440. A larger sum was demanded than was legally due under the contract, and, for the reasons stated in that case, the judgment is reversed and cause remanded.
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