Yazel v. Palmer

This action is upon a bond executed by defendant, by which he acknowledged himself held and firmly bound unto plaintiff in the sum of $2000. Underwritten is a condition in which it is recited that John Yazel, and plaintiff, his wife, had conveyed, by deed, to defendant, certain real estate, described, and in consideration thereof defendant agreed, in case he was able to effect a sale of the property, to pay the proceeds to plaintiff, save a reasonable fee for his services and expenses. Evidence introduced shows defendant afterwards sold the property for $1700, all of which was paid to him by…