Casey v. Musgrave

OPINION

By the Court,

MERRILL, C. J.:

This is an action brought by respondent as plaintiff for the reasonable value of services rendered to defendant at defendant’s instance and request. Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $31,000 was rendered pursuant to jury verdict and the defendant has taken this appeal from judgment.

Appellant’s first contention is that the action is barred by res judicata.

The services in question were rendered from May through August, 1948. Defendant was contemplating the purchase of ranch and range property and cattle in Nye County. Plaintiff operated a cattle sales…