Webb v. Burroughs
South Dakota Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Hanson County, Hon. Frank B. Smith, Judge. Action by F. V. Webb against Thomas Burroughs. From a judgment for plaintiff and an order denying a new trial, defen riant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcCOY, J.
Plaintiff brought suit to recover commission on sale of defendant’s land. There was a verdict and judgment in favor of plaintiff in the court below. Defendant appeals.
The only questions raised are the sufficiency of the evidence to justify the verdict and certain rulings of the trial court as to the reception and rejection of testimony. It is conceded by both parties .that plaintiff was authorized by defendant, to find a purchaser, and for which service defendant agreed -to pay plaintiff $50. Plaintiff contends that he was simply authorized to find a purchaser able, ready, and willing to…
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