Henderson v. Fisher
California Court of Appeal
236 Cal. App. 2d 468 (Cal. Ct. App. 1965)
Relevant factsFree
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.
IssueFree
Whether quasi-specific performance is available as a remedy under the same circumstances that would support specific performance.