Bregman v. Friedman

Mr. Presiding Justice Barnes

delivered the opinion of the court.

On the trial of this case without a jury both parties rested at the close of plaintiff’s evidence, and defendant then moved for a finding that the evidence was insufficient in law to support the cause of action. This appeal is from the denial of the motion and entry of judgment for plaintiff.

On July 21, 1919, plaintiff purchased from defendant 20 ¿hares 0f stock in the Anthracite Coal Company for $1,000 cash, and on the same day defendant gave plaintiff a written promise “that if within one (1) year after date you care to sell the…