Arjay Investment Co. v. Kohlmetz

The trial court in its decision characterized this case in the following words:

“Prior to December 28, 1956, there were discussions between Rudolph J. Steinbacher (now deceased) and Lilian Kohlmetz regarding the acquisition of an interest in land. Both of those parties were seasoned lawyers, but, reminiscent of the proverbial cobbler’s shoeless children, the attorneys’ understanding was not reduced to writing.”

The rule that the findings of a trial court will not be reversed on appeal unless they are contrary to the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence is so well established and…