Dixon Et Ux v. Schoonover Et Ux

(Pro Tempore)

Plaintiffs brought an action for breach of contract against defendants who filed a counterclaim alleging fraud. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants on the counterclaim. The trial court granted plaintiffs’ motion for judgment n.o.v. and denied their motion for a new trial. Both parties appeal.

In October 1954, plaintiffs were buying a dairy farm in Klickitat County, Washington from Delwyn Allaway. After some negotiations, the plaintiffs, on October 29, 1954, entered into a contract to sell their interest in the farm to defendants. As part payment of the purchase price…