Weinhart v. Smith

There is evidence in the record on which the jury could base a finding that, sometime in June, 1928, the plaintiff-appellee and Albert Carzoli were prospecting for coal near Des Moines, and had an established business known as the Spalti Mining Company. About June 1st thereafter, the defendant-appellant and one Campbell, desiring an interest in the coal-mining business, commenced negotiations with appellee and Joe Carzoli to obtain the same. So, one evening prior to June 13th, appellee, appellant,“and Campbell met at Carzoli's home, where the negotiations were continued. As a result of that…