Goody Ex Rel. Goody v. Maryland Casualty Co.

January 12, 1928, one Frank PI. Goody, deceased, now represented by' his widow, administratrix of his estate, entered into a contract with E. L. Browning for the purchase of certain real estate for $1,700, paying $200 thereof in cash. After final payment was made, Goody learned that Browning had paid only $400 on a $1,000 mortgage against the place.

This suit was instituted by Goody, against appellant, surety on Browning’s bond as a real estate broker, for $625, which Goody paid the mortgagee to prevent its foreclosure, basing such action on the fraud of Browning in claiming in July when final…