Leicher v. Keeney
Missouri Court of Appeals
Appeal from Pettis Circuit Court. — Hon. George F. Longcm, Judge. (1) A party defrauded in'a transaction, on discovery of the fraud, may stand by the contract and' sue for damages resulting from the fraud and deceit. Shinnabarger v. Shelton, 41 Mo.
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Appeal from Pettis Circuit Court. — Hon. George F. Longcm, Judge. (1) A party defrauded in'a transaction, on discovery of the fraud, may stand by the contract and' sue for damages resulting from the fraud and deceit. Shinnabarger v. Shelton, 41 Mo. App. 147; Owens v. Rector, 44 Mo. 389; Parker v. Marquis, 64 Mo. 38; Campbell v. Hoff, 129 Mo. 317. (2) When the fraudulent representations relate to the quantity of land sold or conveyed, it is immaterial whether the sale is by the acre or in gross. Thomas v. Beebe, 25 N. T. 244; Tyler v. Anderson, 106 Ind. 191, and cases cited; Land Co. v.…
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, P. J.
This is an action for deceit. The petition alleges that the defendant sold him a farm by the following description, to-wit: The northeast quarter of 'section number eighteen, except that part lying north of the middle of the main channel of Muddy creek; also excepting the following: beginning at the southeast corner of said northeast quarter of section number eighteen thence running west one hundred and thirty-*398six and .two-thirds poles, thence north forty-three poles and fifteen links; thence east to- the east line of said section number eighteen; thence south forty-three poles and fifteen…
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- Kellerman v. Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs RailroadSupreme Court of Missouri · 1896
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