Sloan v. Lee

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Marion.

The defendants contracted with the plaintiff to rent a hotel in the, city of Spartanburg, and gave a bond to secure faithful performance. This action was brought by plaintiff to recover damages on account of the alleged breach of the bond. The defendants admitted the execution of the rental contract and of the bond, but set up the defense that the contract was procured by misrepresentation and fraud. The case was tried before Hon. Edward Mclver, Circuit Judge, and a jury. From judgment on verdict for defendants, the plaintiff appeals.