Kansas City v. Rathford

Action instituted May 2, 1939, to recover $327,500 damages alleged to have been sustained by reason of a fraudulent plan, scheme and conspiracy, and fraudulent and unlawful acts in pursuance thereof. The issues were submitted to a jury, and plaintiff has appealed from the judgment resultant upon verdict for defendants.

Plaintiff (appellant), Kansas City, alleged defendants (respondents) John J. Rathford and John J. Pryor; William D. Boyle, now deceased (defendant-respondent Roy W. Crimm is executor of the will of William D. Boyle); and others, entered into a conspiracy to defraud plaintiff out…