Schow v. Guardtone, Inc.

McDonough, justice.

Plaintiffs, Russell and Doris Schow, sued defendants, Guardtone, Inc., et al., to have certain contracts relating to the purchase of an intercommunication and fire alarm system for their home declared void for fraud. On special interrogatories a jury found the issue in favor of the plaintiffs. The trial court gave judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Plaintiffs appeal.

In September 1962, the plaintiffs entered into the contracts with Albert J. Hughes, an agent for Guardtone of Utah and Guardtone, Inc. of Nevada, to purchase the intercom and fire alarm system which was…