Riddle v. Erickson

Plaintiff H. Dwain Riddle brought this action for damages against the defendant, Arthur Erickson, personally and as executor of the estate of Paul H. Eaton, deceased, for misrepresenting the sale of an insurance agency belonging to the deceased at the time of his death. The trial court found for the defendant and plaintiff has appealed.

On July 29, 1963, Erickson advised Riddle by letter that he was authorized to sell the insurance business of Paul H. Eaton to the highest bidder for cash within the following 10 days. Riddle was urged, if interested, to submit his bid as soon as possible. The…