Cromer v. Layton’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

1 state decisions

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1. ““* * * It appears that the allegations are sufficient to show a fiduciary relationship, and that the same is sufficient to give a court of equity jurisdiction. “The bill alleged that the Town Council consulted with the defendant, Cook, with regard to the water system; that he gave his advice and recommendations; that the Town Council relied upon Cook as its agent; that Cook made no disclosure to the Town Council of any interest in the matter which might conflict with the City or color his advice upon which the town officials relied; that they authorized Cook to get an option on the property not to exceed $400,000 and Cook agreed to do so; that Cook, while serving as agent of the Town, obtained an option in his own individual name for $305,000 and at the same time advised the Town that the waterworks system could be purchased for a sum not exceeding $400,000. The above allegations, together with others in the bill of complaint, were sufficient as to Cook. * * *””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Cook v. Layton