Hamilton v. American Gage & MacHine Corp.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

Nathaniel C. Hamilton (plaintiff) brought action against American Gage & Machine Corporation (American Gage) and Wallace E. Carroll (Carroll), chairman of its board of directors, seeking a judgment for services as a finder in connection with a corporate merger in which American Gage was involved. After trial without a jury, the court entered judgment for plaintiff and against both defendants for $163,130. The court denied interest prior to the date of judgment and attorney’s fees. The defendants have appealed. Plaintiff has…