Gottlieb v. Hyken

G. DERK GREEN, Special Judge.

Plaintiff sued defendant for an alleged breach of oral contract. A jury trial resulted in a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $20,285 and from the final judgment thereon in that amount, defendant appeals.

In July, 1966 and for some years prior thereto, each of the parties had been engaged in the real estate business, in Jackson County, Missouri. They had known each other socially for several years and had engaged in business transactions in which both were interested. Prior to July 12, 1966, plaintiff was the owner of a one-half interest in an apartment building in…