Briggs v. Morgan

Plaintiffs, Briggs, brought this action, based upon fraud, to recover damages against the defendants, Morgan, and John H. Bichards. Plaintiffs contend they were induced to sell a 22-acre parcel of real property by reason of fraudulent misrepresentations on the part of the defendants. After the plaintiffs rested, the court, on motion, granted an order of involuntary nonsuit in favor of the defendants Morgan. Bichards filed a general denial to plaintiffs’ complaint blit made no appearance at the time of trial. Judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiffs against Bichards, who is not a party…