Hood v. Cline

Plaintiffs, John F. Hood and his sister, Ida Hood Brown, brought this action seeking a decree rescinding the sale of their remaindermen’s interest in a 310-acre wheat and pea farm located in Walla Walla county, Washington, and Umatilla county, Oregon. The gist of their action was fraudulent concealment and misrepresentation on the part of the purchasers, Wilbur A. Toner and Robert L. Cline, and violation of a confidential or fiduciary relationship allegedly existing between themselves and defendant Toner. From a judgment of dismissal, they have taken this appeal.

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