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Dinslage v. Stratman
Citation:
105 Neb. 274, 180 N.W. 81 (1920)Facts
Henry Stratman owned a farm in Cedar County, Nebraska, which he agreed to sell to John Dinslage for $32,000. The parties signed a written contract on February 25, 1919, with Dinslage making a $500 down payment. Shortly afterward, Stratman attempted to rescind the contract, claiming that Dinslage had misrepresented the quality of the land, particularly regarding its productivity and value. Stratman alleged that Dinslage had falsely stated the land was worth $200 per acre and would produce 60 bushels of corn per acre. Dinslage denied making such representations and filed suit seeking specific performance of the contract. Stratman had lived near the land for many years and had ample opportunity to assess its quality independently.
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