Weikel v. Sterns

Opinion op the Court by

Chief Justice Hobson—

Affirming.

W. A. Sterns and wife bought a house and lot in Louisville from Fred Weikel. They afterwards brought this suit against him to recover damages for deceit in the sale of the property. On the trial of the case in the circuit court there was a verdict and judgment in their favor for $250. Weikel appeals.

Practically the only question made on the appeal is that the court should have peremptorily instructed the jury to find for the defendant under the evidence. The facts shown are these: Weikel owned a lot at the corner of Park and Frankfort…