Wescott v. Wood

— Suit for damages on account of alleged fraudulent representations. The defendants have appealed from a judgment against them based upon the jury’s verdict.

The appellants’ claim of error because of the overruling of their demurrer to the complaint can be best presented following a discussion of their claim that the court erred in not granting a nonsuit, in not granting judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and in refusing a new trial.

The respondent’s testimony shows the following facts: In July, 1921, appellant H. H. Wood received a two-year lease from the owner of a tract of land 120 feet…