Adams v. Knoth

In this action for breach of contract and fraud, plaintiffs assign error to the denial of their motion for a directed verdict on defendant’s counterclaim for breach of contract, allowance of defendant’s motion to amend her pleadings, the allowance of defendant’s motion for a directed verdict on plaintiffs’ fraud claim and denial of their motions to construe the contract, as well as a number of evidentiary rulings and instructions. We affirm.

In September, 1984, plaintiffs agreed to purchase defendant’s business, “Mary Lou’s Flowers and Gifts.” The earnest money agreement listed personal…