Kennington v. Small

G. L. Small sued H. A. Kennington for the value of certain property, the claim arising by virtue of the following facts: John R. L. Smith, representing the creditors of A. T. (Gus) Small, had for sale certain property formerly belonging to Small, the said property to be sold for the benefit of the creditors. He placed the property in' question in the hands of Willingham Loan & Trust Company, real-estate agents, with instructions to get $40,000 for it. Willingham, agent, after making considerable effort to sell the property, reported to Smith that $25,000 was his best offer, this offer having…