Nodland v. Chirpich

Otis, Justice.

This is an action against defendant Chirpich to recover possession of a 320-acre farm, and against defendant Hull, a real estate agent, for damages for fraud. Hull counterclaimed for his commission. The district court granted Hull summary judgment on the fraud claim, ordered judgment against plaintiffs on their claims, and dismissed the counterclaim asserted by Chirpich and Hull. We affirm. This case presents for decision two issues, first, whether there is an enforceable contract of sale when eight of nine co-owners of a parcel of land accept an offer to buy, represent to the…