Frost
Frost v. Geernaert
Opinion
Opinion
Spencer, J.
Introduction
Plaintiff Jack Frost appeals from an order of dismissal in favor of defendants Bruce Geernaert, Irving Shimer, John L. Cole, Phillip Saeta, Norman Dowds, Leon Savitch and Ricardo Torres, judges of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Statement of Facts
Plaintiff filed a complaint for damages for fraud, conspiracy, and intentional infliction of severe mental anguish, and for an injunction, against Santa Monica Bank, Ticor Title Insurance Co., certain individuals, and defendants and respondents here, seven Los Angeles County Superior Court judges (hereinafter defendants). He alleged defendants were guilty of fraud, conspiracy and intentional infliction of severe mental anguish in ruling against him on matters pertaining to other actions involving him.
Defendants demurred on the ground they had absolute immunity for their actions. The demurrers were sustained without leave to amend and the action was dismissed as to defendants.
Plaintiff moved for reconsideration of the ruling; the motion was denied. He then moved for a new trial; that motion also was denied.
Contention
Plaintiff contends the trial court erred in sustaining defendants’ demurrer without…