Troendly v. J. I. Case Co.

Respondent brought this action to rescind a contract for the purchase of certain harvesting machinery and for damages, on account of certain alleged misrepresentations inducing him to enter into the contract. The cause was tried to the court with a jury sitting in an advisory capacity. From a judgment rescinding the contract and awarding damages defendant appeals.

The complaint alleges in effect that on or about July 17, 1929, plaintiff entered into a contract in writing with defendant whereby he agreed to buy a “Prairie Combine” grain harvester, rotating weed screen with grain bin, straw…