Stone v. Cox
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from El Paso County Court at Law; J. M. Deaver, Judge. Suit by Prank E. Cox against J. M. Richmond, in which the defendant impleaded Henry B. Stone. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHiggins, J.
Appellee Cox brought this suit against Dr. J. M. Richmond to recover a commission of $530 upon the purchase price of property in the city 'of El Paso conveyed by Richmond to E. C. Davis. Cox alleged that Dr. Richmond listed the property with him for sale, agreeing to pay a commission of 5 per cent, upon the purchase price if plaintiff would procure a purchaser ready, willing, and able to buy for such price and upon such terms as should be agreed upon, ■ that Cox showed the property to E. C. Davis and wife and negotiated with them and that defendant thereafter sold the. property to Da.-vis for…
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