Federal Royalty Co. v. Knox

FOSTER, Circuit Judge.

Appellees, Rush H. Knox and George B. Hightower, hereafter called plaintiffs, brought this suit against Federal Royalty Company, an Arizona corporation, hereafter referred to 'as Federal, to recover compensation for services rendered, relying upon a written contract, the terms of which were as follows:

“Jackson, Mississippi, February 16, 1939.

“In Re: Mississippi Coast Lease.

“Mr. Rush H. Knox,

“Mr. George B. Hightower,

“Jackson, Mississippi.

“Gentlemen:

“As per our' verbal agreement I am not giving you the same in writing. When the transaction is completed you gentlemen are to…