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Hyma v. Lee, 338 Mich. 31, 60 N.W.2d 920

Facts

The plaintiffs, who were believers in spiritualism, sought financial advice from the defendant, Lillian Lee, who claimed to be a medium. They alleged that Lee misrepresented her ability to communicate with spirits and provided them with false financial guidance, leading them to retain stock and invest in an oil well, resulting in significant financial losses. The plaintiffs also claimed that they were deceived into participating in a fraudulent scheme involving a letter from a supposed prisoner, which Lee endorsed as truthful based on her claimed spiritual communications.

Issue

Did the plaintiffs sufficiently allege a cause of action for fraud and deceit against the defendant, Lillian Lee?

Rule

To constitute actionable fraud, it must appear that the defendant made a material representation that was false, knew it was false or made it recklessly, intended for the plaintiff to act upon it, and that the plaintiff acted in reliance on it, suffering injury as a result.

Analysis

The court found that the plaintiffs' declaration adequately alleged that they relied on Lee's representations, believing she communicated with spirits and received divine guidance. The court emphasized that the nature of the relationship between the plaintiffs and Lee created a trust and confidence that justified their reliance on her claims. The court concluded that the plaintiffs had sufficiently established the elements of fraud, including the material misrepresentation and the resulting injury.

The court found that the plaintiffs' declaration adequately alleged that they relied on Lee's representations, believing she communicated with spirits and received divine guidance.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court reversed the dismissal of the case against Lillian Lee, allowing the plaintiffs to proceed with their claims of fraud. The dismissal against the church was affirmed, as the plaintiffs did not establish a cause of action against it.

The Supreme Court reversed the dismissal of the case against Lillian Lee, allowing the plaintiffs to proceed with their claims of fraud.

Who won?

The plaintiffs prevailed against Lillian Lee because the court found that their allegations of fraud were sufficient to warrant further proceedings.

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