O'DONNELL v. Cray

Action by the plaintiff real estate appraiser for professional services rendered to the defendant, executor of the will of Eugene P. Cray. Trial by the Court (Dunfey, J.) resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,150. Defendant’s exceptions, among others, to the denial of his motions for a nonsuit, a directed verdict, and to set aside the verdict were reserved and transferred.

There was evidence that an associate of the plaintiff, named Greene, was contacted by counsel for defendant relative to an appraisal of about 108 parcels of real estate which might be required in the…