Zulauf v. Carton

This action was brought by plaintiffs for reformation of a deed by which certain real property was conveyed by defendants to Albert Zulauf and wife. The trial of the cause to the court resulted in entry of decree reforming the deed. Motion of defendants to reopen the cause for the purpose of receiving evidence of and for defendants was denied. Defendants appealed.

The facts — appellants were not present at the trial and no witness testified in their behalf — are summarized as follows: A. D. Conley, a real-estate broker representing appellants J. E. Carton and wife, sold to Albert Zulauf and…