Van Houtum v. Associated Broadcasting Corp.

These 2 cases were consolidated for purposes of trial in the superior court of Grand Rapids, and are treated as consolidated for the purposes of appeal.

Each plaintiff filed a declaration alleging purchase of stock in Associated Broadcasting Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Associated), which stock was sold plaintiffs in violation of the Michigan blue-sky law. Each suit was brought to recoyer moneys paid for the stock. From judgment for plaintiff in each case, defendants appeal.

Some of the facts recited or referred to herein were set forth in Veenstra v. Associated Broadcasting…