Strothcamp v. Sandy Ford Ranch, Inc.

CLEMENS, Commissioner.

This is a suit to reform a deed by striking a restrictive clause that plaintiffs contend was fraudulently inserted in the deed by the defendant-grantor. The trial court reformed the deed accordingly, and the defendant appeals. The issue is whether plaintiffs’ evidence established actionable fraud warranting reformation. We find it did and affirm the decree.

The plaintiff-grantees are John A. and Gladys Strothcamp. The defendant-grantor is a closely held corporation owned and managed by Mr. Francis H. Kennedy. The final transaction took place through the agency of the…