Lathem v. Coleman

JACKSON, Chief Justice.

The appellant, W. H. Lathem, who is and has been for some years engaged in the real estate business in Dalhart, Texas, instituted this suit in the County Court of Dallam County against the appellee, Ruth Coleman, a feme sole, to recover $350 for his services as a real estate broker.

He described in his petition the property listed with him by appellee, stated $7,000 cash was the sales price and alleged that at the time the property was placed with him appellee agreed that in the event he should find a purchaser ready, willing and able to buy the property at the price and…