Story v. Arthur

On or about December 1, 1899, this action was commenced» and an attachment procured on the ground of the nonresidence of defendant and for breach of contract. The complaint and affidavits in support of the attachment allege that defendant Arthur employed the plaintiffs to procure an exchange of real estate; that plaintiffs procured such exchange, in accordance with the directions of said defendant, and that their services are reasonably worth the sum of $6,000. The said plaintiffs had the attachment levied on real estate in this city belonging to said defendant, and filed a lis pendens. On or…