Taitch v. Lavoy

Defendants appeal from a judgment against them for $715, plus 12 per cent interest. The ultimate question is whether the obligation had been discharged in bankruptcy.

November 26,1952, defendant D. R. Lavoy signed a memorandum which states he acted as broker in a transaction whereby plaintiff purchased certain real property in Spokane. Further, the memorandum states:

“ . . . In the course of the sale the undersigned converted to his own use $500.00 belonging to Eudell Taitch [plaintiff] which was contrary [to] his duties as a broker & contrary to understanding of Taitch.

“Lavoy acknowledges his…