Hill v. Wilkinson

HOLDEN, J. —

On the ground he was induced by fraud to purchase certain farm lands, respondent brought this action to recover the initial cash payment. Feb. 19, 1937, appellant Wilkinson agreed, in writing, to sell and appellant Watson agreed to purchase an 80 acre tract of land located in Jefferson county, Idaho. The contract, executory in form, together with a deed to the property was placed in escrow. March 26, 1937, appellant Wilkinson and wife agreed, in uniting, to sell and respondent Hill and wife agreed to purchase the same tract for the sum of $5,462.50. Respondent assumed and agreed…