Robertson v. Cloud
Mississippi Supreme Court
Error to the circuit court of Coahoma county. Shackleford, J. The opinion of the court sufficiently states the facts of the case.
1Opinion of the Court
SlMRALL, J. :
Cloud, the defendant in error, was constituted an agent by Robertson, to sell a plantation in Coahoma county, on certain terms as to price and payment. Cloud, by active exertions, through correspondence and personal- solicitation, found a purchaser who was willing to buy the property on the terms he was authorized to accept. If he should effect a sale, Robertson agreed to compensate him “ liberally.” The case in the circuit court was submitted to the judge on the law and facts. Without a separate finding as to the facts, a judgment was rendered in favor of Cloud for $350, which…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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