Hernandez v. Heldenfels

Decided November 27, 1963. James R. Norvell wrote the opinion for the court.

374 S.W.2d 196 · Cited 205 times

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• Allen v. Jim Ruby Construction Co. · 138 Cal. App. 2d 428

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