Mann v. Rugel

This is an appeal from a judgment having its inception by way of an alleged fraudulent transaction in connection with the sale of store fixtures or equipment, with a lease covering the premises where the fixtures were located. The case was tried to a jury, with facts submitted on special issues which were answered favorably to the plaintiff Paul Rugel (appellee herein); accordingly he was awarded damages against the defendant Roy Mann (appellant herein) and his alleged agent J. A. (Lon) Smith, jointly and severally, in the sum of $1,980. Roy Mann alone appealed and will be hereinafter alone designated defendant.