Barron v. Myers

We are asked to reverse the decree for the complainant in this cause, upon four grounds:(1) Upon the merits, it being contended that fraud has not been shown.(2) Upon the ground of complainant’s delay, or laches, in asserting a right to rescind the contract.(3) Upon the ground that defendant Addie E. Myers was a bona fide purchaser of the premises for value.(4) That the defendants cannot be placed in status quo.

Merlin A. Myers and the complainant had dealings, whereby the former agreed to sell to the latter certain mining stock and bonds, and to take in part payment therefor, a business block…