Beck v. Batt

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This appeal involves two actions for the recovery of money on account of alleged fraud in the sale of real estate. The two actions were consolidated in the court below. Judgment was for the defendant in each case, the court having sustained a demurrer to the plaintiff’s evidence. The plaintiff has appealed.

Each action was brought in the name of Lewis S. Beck, the owner of the properties involved. All the transactions were carried on by W. S. Beck, plaintiff’s brother, who it is admitted was plaintiff’s agent.

The first cause of action in the…