Kiechle v. Circelli

This action is brought to recover damages for fraud and is based upon certain representations made to the plaintiffs by the defendant, which statements, it is alleged, were false and known to be false by the defendant when made, and were made with intent to and did deceive the plaintiffs and induce them to enter into a contract.

The case was tried without a jury, findings of fact and conclusions of law were waived. Defendant rested at the end of the plaintiffs’ case and moved for dismissal of the complaint.

The defendant was the building contractor and had the legal title to a new house and…