Smith v. Irwin

This suit was filed by ap-pellees George W. Irwin and J. A. Craven, Jr., against appellant, Chesley Smith, to recover a commission of $1,669, alleged to he due them as real estate brokers in bringing together appellant and W. H. Gorham in a contract for the exchange of lands, which trade was thereafter' fully consummated. Appellees alleged further that, before the execution of said contract, appellant promised and agreed to pay them a commission of $1,-669. Appellant, in addition to a general de murrer and general denial, specially alleged that, as a condition precedent to any trade,…