Moulton v. Norton

Action to recover damages sustained by the plaintiff because of representations innocently made by the defendant relative to the amount of assessments upon land which the plaintiff purchased of the defendant. There was a verdict for the plaintiff, and the defendant appeals from the order denying his alternative motion for judgment or a new trial.

The plaintiff purchased of the defendant a lot in St. Paul. The purchase was negotiated and closed through the agent of the defendant. The plaintiff claims and the jury found that the agent represented to him that the property was subject to $250 in…