Patterson v. Clifford F. Reid, Inc.

TUTTLE, J., pro tem.

This action was brought to cancel a written instrument and to recover the sum of $900. This relief was granted, and defendants appeal from the judgment.

The complaint alleged and the trial court found the following facts:

That defendant bank, through its agent defendant Reid, negotiated for the sale of a lot to plaintiff, who was a widow without previous experience in business matters and especially in relation to the execution of deeds of trust; that as a result plaintiff signed a contract for the purchase of said lot for the sum of $3,725, payable $900 down and the balance…