Meier v. Geldis

Plaintiffs, William Meier, Augusta Meier, and Beulah Meier, brought this action in the district court for Douglas County asking that the defendant, George Geldis, be adjudged to be a trustee for the benefit of the plaintiff of certain funds that he had received from John H. Owens and that he be required to account therefor. Decree was entered in favor of the plaintiffs. His motion for new trial having been overruled, defendant appeals.

The record discloses the following: On or about January 28, 1944, John H. Owens induced the plaintiffs to make a $3,200 loan. Plaintiffs understood this loan…