Howard v. Lester

We will refer to plaintiff in error as defendant or by name, and to defendants in error as the Lesters.

The complaint filed by the Lesters set forth two claims. In the first it was alleged that the defendant, as the agent and employee of Pre-News, Inc., obtained $500.00 from them by making “certain false representations of present, existing facts” during negotiations between them relating to the purchase by the latter of a business known as the Wazee Lounge and Supper Club. Defendants had an exclusive broker’s listing from the owners and was authorized to find a purchaser who was ready and…