Gregory v. Hardy

BRADLEY, Judge.

The appeal is from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Bessemer Division, awarding damages in the amount of $5,000 to appellees. The action was commenced when appellees-plaintiffs filed a five count complaint against appellant-defendant and others seeking recovery for work performed in drafting certain documents to implement an agreement for the financing of an existing business. Appellant asserted among other defenses the statute of frauds. Trial was held before the court sitting without a jury. Judgment was rendered in favor of appellees for $5,000 and from…