Sturgeon v. Culver

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

J. W. Sturgeon brought this action against George H. Culver to recover a commission of $240 for finding a purchaser of what is spoken of as the Culver farm. He recovered the amount claimed and Culver appeals.

The land was owned by Asa Culver at the time of his death, and the appellant, who was a son and heir, was appointed as administrator of the estate. It was contended that an agreement was made between appellant and appellee to the effect that if the latter would find a purchaser for the Culver farm at a fixed price appellant would…