Facts: While Charles Engel’s wife was out of town, he sat home alone, drinking mightily. During this period, he made an agreement with G. M. Babcock to trade a 320-acre farm and $2000 worth of personal property for a hotel. Engel’s property was worth approximately twice the value of the hotel. Engel later refused to honor the deal on the grounds that he had been intoxicated when he made the agreement. Babcock sued, but the jury sided with Engel and dismissed the complaint. Babcock appealed.

Questions:

1. Was Engel so intoxicated that his agreement with Babcock became voidable?

2. What was the court’s holding?

3. What did the court use as a comparison?