Easton v. Wycoff

McDonough, chief justice.

According to the allegations of the complaint, the appellant is the owner of a gun factory, which he purchased in Trinidad, Colorado, and moved to Utah. After making the purchase, he sought a suitable location to lease within Salt Lake City and, through a real estate broker, contacted the respondent, who represented himself as the owner of certain property (although, in fact, he was merely negotiating its purchase). Respondent agreed to a lease acceptable to appellant, and promised to have the lease agreement drawn up by his attorney to comply with the requirements of…