Markham v. Reynolds

This is an appeal from an order sustaining a motion and granting a new trial. Markham, as plaintiff below, sued Reynolds and John G. Phillips individually and as partners dealing in oil and gas leases, and based his action on an alleged verbal contract for his personal services in securing leases in Kansas. There is no dispute but that Markham entered the employ of Reynolds about January 8, 1924, and that his services were discontinued about May 3, 1924; that he received a salary of $250 and expenses. The dispute occurs as to whether plaintiff was to share in the profits made upon leases…