Wingo v. Gillioz

This is an action on an express contract to recover an amount defendant is alleged to have agreed to pay plaintiff as a promotion fee in acquiring options, leases and assisting in financing the erection of the Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, Missouri.

In his petition plaintiff states a contract was entered into about July 15, 1925, whereby he was to procure for defendant a site for a theatre building with an entrance on St. Louis street, in the City of Springfield, and procure a loan for defendant on the real estate (when acquired) and building to be erected thereon, to an amount acceptable to…