Burke v. Scott

WILLIAMS, Chief Justice.

Claude Scott, defendant in error, commenced this action in the District Court of Sequoyah County against E. J. Burke, plaintiff in error. Scott sought judgment for the sum of $5,027.24. This sum was alleged to be due on an oral contract for personal services, use of pickup and horse, and money spent for materials and supplies. From judgment on the verdict in favor of Scott, Burke appeals. The parties will be referred to as in the trial court.

In his petition plaintiff alleged that defendant hired him as general manager of his ranches in Sequoyah County; that plaintiff…