Gross v. Stone

In October, 1925, Annie E. Gross bought a house and lot known as 609 Newkirk Street in Baltimore City for $4,300. She paid $1,000 in cash and eventually paid the balance. She used the property as a boarding house, and among the persons who boarded there was John T. Stone, the appellee. Mrs. Gross is a widow, somewhat advanced in years, and in straitened circumstances. Prior to 19.35 the boarding house business had gone through a lean period, her taxes were back, there were no boarders other than Stone, and she needed money. She discussed her situation with Stone, and after that she borrowed…