Smith v. Pallay

This is an action to recover damages for breach of contract. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff, defendants have appealed.

In substance, the complaint alleges that on or about July 1, 1927, plaintiff entered into an oral contract with defendants whereby it was agreed that plaintiff, who was then practicing law in Portland, should give up his practice, provide himself with an automobile and go to reside with his family on one of defendants ’ ranches in Union County and act as manager for them of two ranches then owned by them, and also represent them as their attorney, in consideration of…