Schofield v. E. R. Bates & Co.

There is no merit in the plaintiff’s contention that the evidence conclusively establishes the defendant’s fraud. While the plaintiff testified to facts from which fraud might be found, the court was not compelled to accept his testimony as true, and, in addition, there was ample testimony from the adjuster for the defendant’s insurance carrier, who conducted all negotiations with the plaintiff respecting his acceptance of compensation, to the effect that no fraud was practiced upon him. Under these circumstances it would serve no useful purpose to give detailed consideration to the evidence…