Rich v. Wylie

McQUADE, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order denying the motion of defendants Hayes to set aside two judgments in a condemnation proceeding.

Defendant Florence Wylie, Faye Gregg, Grover Cleveland Gregg and Luther Mash-burn formerly owned certain ranch property in Benewah County; defendant The Federal Land Bank of Spokane held a mortgage on the premises.

E. M. Hayes, Jr., and his father, E. M. Hayes, Sr., were negotiating to purchase the property from the record owners. During these negotiations, representatives of the Idaho Board of Highway Directors met with the elder Hayes and offered…