Larimore v. Howell

Ed F. MoFaddin, Justice.

The refusal of the circuit court to grant appellant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict is the basis of this appeal. Appellant filed action against appellee in the justice of the peace court for $150 claimed as earned real estate commission. There was a written complaint and a written answer, which latter was a general denial. From a plaintiff’s judgment in the justice of the peace court there was appeal to the circuit court, and trial de novo to a jury. The defense was, that the contract relied upon by appellant had been materially changed, thereby…