Tenzer v. Superscope, Inc

In Tenzer v. Superscope, Inc. (1985) 39 Cal.3d 18, the California Supreme Court rejected the proposition that proof of an unfulfilled promise is sufficient to prove fraud, stating: "This is not, and has never been, a correct statement of the law . . . .Rather, 'something more than nonperformance is required to prove the defendant's intent not to perform his promise.' If plaintiff adduces no further evidence of fraudulent intent than proof of nonperformance . . . he will never reach a jury." ( Id. at pp. 30-31.)