Carter v. Ricker

W. N. Carter and Della Carter, husband and wife, brought an action for damages for fraud. They appeal from a judgment on the pleadings in favor of the defendants, Frank Ricker and Della Ricker, also husband and wife.

The Carters alleged that the Rickers falsely represented to the Carters that the Rickers would lease to the plaintiffs for five years a cattle ranch and certain cattle owned by the Rickers. The promise, if made, was never reduced to writing. The damages alleged in this action arose out of the breach by the Rickers of the alleged promise.

After the Carters had gone upon the ranch…