Henning v. Kyle

Betty K. Kyle and Z. T. Kyle, plaintiffs below and here ■so designated, instituted this action against Ruth S. Henning,who will be hereinafter referred to as defendant. They claimed damages for alleged breach of contract because of defendant’s refusal to pay for certain real estate that she had agreed to purchase from them. Two jury trials were had. On the first, a verdict was returned substantially in favor of defendant. It is in the following words and figures:

“We the jury on the issue joined, find for the defendant but agree that she should forfeit her deposit of $705.00, and be required…