Wyatt v. Herring

This is an action of assumpsit brought by plaintiff in justice's court.

Plaintiff declared specially as follows:

“ For that whereas, heretofore, to wit, on or about September 15, 1889, the said defendant, John Herring, promised and agreed with the said plaintiff, John P. Wyatt, that if he, the said plaintiff, would sell or procure a sale of his (defendant's) mill property in the township of Allen, Hillsdale county, State of Michigan, consisting of a mill, store, and buildings connected therewith, he, the said defendant, would pay the sum of $400 for his services. Plaintiff further charges and…