Patterson v. Wuestenberg

Neither their pleadings nor their evidence makes entirely clear upon what theory plaintiffs originally sought recovery. Both contract and fraud are indicated but apparently fraud alone is finally urged on appeal. The case involves the affairs of the Policyholders Mutual Casualty Company of which defendants were officers and plaintiff Hugh Patterson an employee. Plaintiffs are husband and wife. ‘

The events date back to September 1941 when plaintiff Hugh Patterson was employed as field superintendent by defendant Browne, the company’s secreta,ry and general manager. Browne and defendant Mapes,…