Clayton v. Speakman

BAYLESS, Y. C. J.

On May 11, 1935, the defendant in error, Streeter Speakman, as plaintiff, instituted suit in the district court of Creek county, Okla., against Charlie Clayton, plaintiff in error, with a view to having a decree establishing and restoring a certain allegedly lost instrument. He alleged: That on April 14, 1928, he had a claim of indebtedness against Charlie Clayton for and on account of'legal services performed, in amount $5,600; that after negotiations had, it was agreed by and between them that plaintiff would reduce his claim and accept as full settlement thereof the sum of…