Spensley v. Oliver Iron Mining Co.

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

This action, originally brought by A. C. Schirmer to recover $250,000 from defendants for alleged services performed by him on their behalf, is based upon both an express and an implied agreement covering work in connection with the acquisition of surface rights in the Pillsbury and Southern Additions to the village of Hibbing.

At the close of the testimony the court directed a verdict for all the defendants on the implied contract action because barred by the statute of limitations, and in favor of all the defendants except the Oliver Iron Mining Company on the…