Pace v. Cline

Defendants in error brought an action to enforce specific performance of a contract, claimed to have been executed by Pace, by his agent, whereby he agreed to convey to them a lot in Paonia, and to cancel a deed executed by Pace to Mrs. Curtis for the lot in question. For answer Pace admitted that he conveyed the property to Mrs. Curtis. By way of cross-complaint Mrs. Curtis alleged that she employed plaintiffs in their capacity as real estate brokers, to negotiate with Pace for the purchase of the lot; that they secured from him an option to purchase in their own name; that thereafter they…