Fewell v. Tappan

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Action to recover damages for fraud and conspiracy. Plaintiff’s case is founded upon his claim that defendants, by fraudulent means, prevailed upon him to part with his ownership of 700 shares of stock in defendant corporation at a grossly inadequate price. Defendants on this appeal are J. E. Tappan, his son, J. Elliot Tappan, Jr., and the corporation. Grace Tappan, wife of Elliot, was exonerated by direction of a verdict in her favor. Norman M. Reuterdahl was not served with process. Thus, there remains for determination here only the rights of plaintiff as against…