Thomas v. Newcomb

LOCKWOOD, Superior Judge.

— This is an action brought by appellees against appellant to recover the sum of two thousand five hundred and sixty dollars claimed by the former to have been received by the latter as their agent in the purchase of certain lands in Maricopa county, which sum sought to be recovered they claim appellant received and retained over and above the actual purchase price of the lands.

The complaint alleges, substantially, that appellees, as partners, employed appellant .to act as their agent in purchasing certain lands in Maricopa county, and that by said contract he was to…