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· 7/1/1855

Leavitt v. Gushee

Citations

  • 5 Cal. 152

Syllabus

<p>In an action charging conspiracy to obtain a favorable compromise of suits about to be commenced, it is not sufficient merely to show that there were no grounds to warrant the suits. It ought in addition to be proved that the intention of the parties were unfairly directed to the obtainment of such an end, by understanding and agreement between them, which may be shown either by their words or acts.</p>

Judges: Heydenfeldt

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