Eastman v. Benchmark Minerals, Inc.

This is an appeal by defendant, Steven Hillman, from a judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County finding him liable to plaintiff, Robert H. Eastman, in the amount of $10,000, plus interest and costs.

This action arose out of the purchase of ten shares of stock in Benchmark Minerals, Inc., on January 12, 1981. Defendant aided in this sale of stock to plaintiff, which shares of stock were never registered or exempted from registration with the Ohio Division of Securities. Plaintiff sought recovery of his purchase price, plus interest and costs.

Plaintiffs brother, Don Eastman, had…