Prochot v. Drew

HASTINGS, Chief Judge.

Plaintiffs Walter Prochot and Esther Prochot brought this diversity action for damages alleged to have been suffered arising out of their purchase of a tract of land from joint tenants Melvin Drew and his wife, Elizabeth Foerster Drew. Melvin Drew died after the contract of sale was drawn but prior to the execution of the deed. United Farm Agency (United) acted as broker in the sale for the Drews. Mrs. Drew and June Martino, the Drews’ daughter, were joint owners of a purchase money mortgage on the premises in question, taken from plaintiffs.

Plaintiffs’ complaint asked…