Lyon v. Bearden
Respondent entered into a contract with appellant for the purchase of a duplex in Long Beach. The contract called for monthly payments for a period of five years. When, after five years, the last balloon payment was due, appellant declared that it was in default and seized the property. Appellant sued, seeking to quiet title. Respondent cross-complained for specific performance. Following a hearing that was limited to arguments of counsel and the trial court's comments, the court entered a judgment that granted specific performance to respondent and that denied appellant relief. Appellant objected to the judgment on various grounds. Court conclude that the purported judgment was not a final determination of the rights of the parties and was therefore not a judgment from which an appeal could be taken. Accordingly, court dismissed the appeal and remanded the case for additional proceedings.
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