Bird v. Lanphear

The defendant Erwin H. Lanphear, in the early part of the year 1891, through the agents of the owners, obtained options for the purchase of three blocks of land in a tract in the town of Tonawanda, near Buffalo, known as the “Englewood Tract.” Said blocks were known and distinguished as blocks 7, 8, and 16 of said tract. Lanphear resided at the time in the city of Hornellsville. He secured these options with the intention of inducing others to join with him in purchasing these lots; and, to accomplish his purpose, he interviewed a large number of his neighbors and acquaintances residing in…