Wion v. Carl I. Brown & Co.

SHANGLER, Judge.

The plaintiffs Wion sued the defendant Carl I. Brown and Company for fraud and negligence in the financing of the purchase of a home. The case was submitted on the count for fraud, and the jury returned a $9500 verdict for the plaintiffs. The trial court sustained the motion of defendant Brown and Company for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The plaintiffs Wion appeal.

The Wions, husband and wife, desired to purchase a home that they could afford, something within the $50,000 to $60,000 range, yet a home that did not require much repair or work. They consulted the listings…