Gilbert v. Dodge

These two actions, by different plaintiffs, are against the same defendant. Each original declaration consisted of a single count. Allegation was, in substance, that executory promises, made by the defendant to induce the purchase by the plaintiff of shares of the capital stock of a fertilizer company, had been broken, loss resulting. The statements, even if untrue, would not afford basis for tort for deceit.

General demurrers were sustained.

The respective plaintiffs amended, by leave of court, by adding a new count. The amendments were allowed, against objection by the defendant, who saved…