Port v. Williams

Action on the case commenced in March, 1853, by Williams against Port for an alleged misrepresentation in the sale of lands. Verdict and judgment for 1,800 dollars. The evidence is all in the record in proper form.

It appears that Port advertised his farm for sale in one of the Cincinnati papers, representing it to contain seven hundred and twenty acres, of which four hundred acres were improved and in a high state of cultivation. Attracted by this notice, Williams, prior to his purchase, repaired to Port's in person and examined the premises.

The alleged false representation made before the…