CUNDICK V. BROADBENT
383 F.2d 157 (10th Cir. 1967)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Cundick (P), wife, as guardian ad litem for her husband, appealed a
dismissal of her action against Broadbent (D), buyer, seeking to set aside an agreement for
the sale of livestock, equipment, shares of stock in a development company, and base range
land.
FACTS: Darwin Cundick was a 59-year-old sheep rancher who sold his lamb crop to Broadbent
(D). In 1963, P agreed to sell all his ranching properties to D. The agreement was amended
twice, with the aid of Cundick's attorney, and under the final agreement more than 2,000
acres of range land, valued at $89,000, sold for about $40,000. Included was Cundick's
interest in a development company worth $184,000 for only $46,750. In March 1964, when the
price was paid and the sale almost completed, Mrs. Cundick (P) sought to rescind. As
guardian ad litem for Darwin, P brought an action against D, asserting that her husband was
mentally infirm and thus incompetent to contract. Examinations revealed that he had
premature arteriosclerosis, and evidence indicated a change in his personality and attitude
toward his business affairs in recent years. Cundick also had psychiatric treatment in 1961.
Two neurosurgeons and a psychiatrist testified that Cundick had been incapable of
transacting important business affairs and that he was confused and befuddled. The trial
court found that he was competent and dismissed P's complaint. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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