Dacus v. Burns

This litigation originated in the Blythe-ville municipal court. Appellee sued appellant for a real estate commission in the amount of $100. He alleged, in his complaint, “that the defendant is indebted to said plaintiff in the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) for commission on real estate sale, which is now due and unpaid.” Hatcher Doan was made garnishee and the usual allegations and interrogatories were attached. Appellant answered with a general denial. A trial in the municipal court resulted in a judgment for appellee in the amount of $100, and on appeal to the circuit court, a jury…