Wells v. Cochran

Epperson, C.

Plaintiff, as executor, sued to recover $500 alleged to have been paid to defendant, as the agent of plaintiff’s decedent, as a part of the consideration for certain lands conveyed by'deceased. Defendant admitted receiving the *613$500, but claimed the same as commission under a written contract. The disposition of this case in the court below depended in a great measure upon the genuineness of the alleged written contract for compensation. At the conclusion of the evidence a verdict was directed for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

It is unnecessary to review the case at length. The…