Sorenson v. Greysolon Co.

Lees, C.

Plaintiff commenced six separate actions against the G-reysolon Company, joining one of its stockholders as a defendant in each action. The cases were consolidated for trial. When the defendants rested, verdicts in plaintiff’s favor were directed. This is an appeal from an order denying defendants’ motion for judgment or a new trial.

In August, 1922, George E. Lynott, a Duluth dealer in real estate, obtained an earnest money receipt for the purchase of 48 lots in Harrison’s Division of Duluth for $48,500. According to the terms of the receipt, $9,500 was paid when it was issued;…