1. Who were the parties involved in the case? (plaintiff/defendant/respondent/petitioner)

Lucy Jackson the plaintiff and Benjamin Seymour the defendant

2. What were the facts in the case?

Jackson, a widow and who was desperate for money sold land to her brother Seymour for $275. Later Seymour found valuable timber on the land and sold some of it for $2,353. When Jackson realized the property was worth more than she had originally thought she offered to return the sales price with interest. Seymour refused. She sued claiming fraud, that her brother, upon whom she relied for the management of her affairs, had misrepresented the value of the land.

The initial court decision favored Seymour and the decision was appealed.

3. What was the Rule of Law in the case? (Rule of law the court applies to determine the rights of the parties)

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4.Who won the case? Why?

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