Merchant v. Foreman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fatzer, J.:

The action was one by a principal against her agents for damages for false representations which induced an exchange of real estate. The defendants’ demurrers on the ground that the petition did not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action were overruled, and they have jointly appealed.

Plaintiff’s petition is summarized as follows: Plaintiff and each of the defendants are residents of Topeka, Kansas. During May, 1955, and prior thereto, plaintiff was the owner of a 120-acre farm in Osage County, Kansas, upon which was located a…