Hughes v. Harden

GIBSON, V. C. J.

This is an action in trespass by the alleged owner of a cemetery lot against the individual owner and operator of the cemetery. Plaintiff appeals from the judgment on a directed verdict for defendant.

The record shows that on the date of the death of plaintiff’s wife, which occurred on December 30, or 31, 1919, he entered into oral negotiations with defendant to purchase the lot in question. The agreed price therefor was $120. Plaintiff made a down payment of $25 and was to pay the balance in installments. Two or three days after the purchase the body of his deceased wife was…