Seibel v. Harry S. Surkamp Investment Co.

MAUGHMER, Commissioner.

Respondents, as plaintiffs, had judgment in the sum of $447 against appellant for money allegedly withheld without authority out of funds received from the sale of plaintiffs’ residence property. The case was tried by the court without a jury.

It is appellant’s contention on appeal that the Court should have sustained its motion for directed verdict because (1) Plaintiffs, with full knowledge of the facts, ratified the act of their agent in authorizing and approving the withholding here involved, and (2) There was a genuine dispute as to the amount due plaintiffs and…