Horvath v. National Mortgage Co.

On the 1st of September, 1921, the plaintiff was the owner of two houses and lots in the city of Detroit, Michigan. She and her husband were Hungarians by birth. They had but little knowledge of the English language and were entirely ignorant of business matters. The defendant Vasvary was also a Hungarian, but he was an educated business, man, and represented himself to be of large means, and influence. He and Horvath were members of the same lodge. He gained Horvath’s confidence and persuaded him to have his wife, Matilda, place her property in his hands, representing that he could…