Petrie v. General Contracting Co.

CROCKETT, Justice.

Plaintiff, Malcolm Petrie, sued to quiet title to mining claims in Wasatch County in which the defendant, Reed Tuft, claims a one-third interest. Upon trial to the court, after the plaintiff had rested his case, defendant made a motion for judgment which was granted; and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 41 (b) U.R.C.P. made findings and entered judgment thereon. Accordingly, we review the evidence in the light most favorable to them.1 Plaintiff appeals.

In the latter part of 1962 plaintiff had hired Mr. Tuft as his attorney to sue General Contracting Company and…