Federici Et Ux v. Lehman

The plaintiffs brought this action alleging that they had rescinded a contract entered into between themselves and the defendant John Bates for the purchase of real estate situated in the city of Portland and seek to recover back money advanced in the purchase of the property.

The complaint alleges, as grounds for their right to rescind, fraud committed by defendants and mutual rescission by the parties. Defendants deny both contentions of the plaintiffs.

The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs and the defendants appeal.

The complaint alleges that the plaintiffs entered into a written…