Collier v. Nolan

This is an action for fraud in the sale of a farm, bought by the Colliers from the Nolans and located in Hardwick. In the summer of 1960 the Colliers learned from defendant, Patrick H. Brown, manager of the Farm Production Credit Association of St. Johnsbury, that the complete farm unit owned by the Nolans was for sale. Meetings took place between the Colliers and the Nolans and Brown, at which the condition and productivity of the farm and the livestock thereon were discussed between the parties. On July 2, 1960, a contract was entered into between the parties in which the Nolans agreed to…