Hazelton v. Carolus
Appellate Court of Illinois
Action on the case for deceit. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Whiteside county; the Hon. William H. Gest, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Thompson
In April, 1904, the appellee, Dr. Carolus, sold 7,000 shares of the stock of the Eureka Mining, Smelting & Power Company, to appellant, Dr. Hazelton, for $3,750. Within a year after the purchase of the stock, appellant claims, it turned out to be worthless, and brought this suit. On a trial before a jury the verdict was for the defendant. A motion for a new trial was overruled and judgment rendered against the plaintiff for costs, and he appeals.
The form of the action brought by the plaintiff is uncertain. It is not clear whether plaintiff seeks to rescind the contract for fraud and recover…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- N. C. Antle & Bro. v. SextonIllinois Supreme Court · 1891
- Smith v. HoffmanAppellate Court of Illinois · 1905
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