Patzman v. Howey

This case, coming recently to the writer, is an action to recover the amount paid by plaintiff upon a contract to purchase Florida land. Plaintiff alleged that this contract was induced by fraud and misrepresentation. Plaintiff originally made the W.J. Howey Land Company and the W.J. Howey Company, corporations, defendants, but dismissed as to these corporate defendants and proceeded only against defendant Howey individually. Plaintiff had a jury verdict for $10,226.35, and defendant has appealed from the judgment entered on this verdict.

Plaintiff's petition alleged fraudulent…