Roof, Trustee v. Jerd

The plaintiff was selling lots in an undeveloped tract of land called Oleander Park, situated about five miles north of Sarasota, Florida. He maintained an office in the city of Bradenton, in which were employed several clerks and assistants, among whom was E. D. Cameron. George Jerd, a brother and agent of the defendant, called at this office, and there met the plaintiff and Cameron, and was shown a blueprint of Oleander Park, laid out into streets, lots, avenues, and canals. Together with Cameron and one Mazzalini, George Jerd visited the park and looked over the lots. They returned to the…