Pottratz v. Piper

This action ivas brought to recover the sum of $317.66, which plaintiff alleges is the balance of the purchase money for 317.66 acres of land sold by him; that a portion of the purchase price was paid to defendant for plaintiff’s use, and that of the sum so paid the defendant retained the amount sued for.' Defendant claims the $317.66 as his commission as against plaintiff for the sale of the land. .

The contract between ihe parties, is made by correspondence.

On October 24, 1909, plaintiff, who lives in the state of Oregon, Avrote to defendant, Avho was a banker at Lyons, Nebraska, and Avho…