Popplewell v. Jones

Defendant in error, S. J. Jones, a real estate broker, instituted this action against plaintiff in error, Lelah Popplewell, to recover $800 for securing a purchaser ready, willing and able to purchase real property of defendant. The action was tried without a jury. Upon conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence in chief, defendant demurred thereto. The demurrer was overruled and upon defendant electing to stand thereon the court awarded plaintiff judgment as prayed, and defendant appeals. Assigned as error is the action of the court in overruling the demurrer and awarding plaintiff judgment. The…