Smith v. Howard

This is an action for damages in three counts. The plaintiffs are: (1) a prospective purchaser of real property—Bernard Smith; and (2) a real estate broker—Vincent Reeves. There are several defendants, the principal of whom is Jack Howard, a real estate broker.

The first cause of action is stated by both plaintiffs. This cause of action claims damages arising from the breach of an alleged agency relationship between plaintiffs and defendant Howard, and damages arising out of a conspiracy among all defendants.

The second action is stated only by plaintiff Smith. It repeats the allegations of the…