Stickles v. Bernier

This is an action in the nature of conversion. The action is based upon the following facts: In November, 1929, one Katherine Sullivan was the owner of a lot in the village of Potsdam and a man by the name of George Williams was a prospective purchaser for said lot providing he could obtain the rear portion of an adjacent lot owned by the plaintiff. The defendant was the son-in-law of the said Katherine Sullivan. He carried *406on the negotiations not only with George Williams but also with the plaintiff. After some discussion between the plaintiff and the defendant, the plaintiff agreed to sell…