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Henderson v. Fisher

California Court of Appeal

236 Cal. App. 2d 468 (Cal. Ct. App. 1965)

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The Hendersons (plaintiffs) moved in to care for Mr. Baker, an elderly, blind friend, under a contract by which they would support him for life in exchange for a deed to his home (with Baker retaining a life estate). Baker died 18 days later, before executing the deed. The Hendersons filed a creditor's claim against his estate (defendant) seeking to enforce the promised conveyance.

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Whether quasi-specific performance is available as a remedy under the same circumstances that would support specific performance.

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