Tracy Land Co. v. Polk County Land & Loan Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Boone District Court.— Hon. J. R. Whitaker, Judge. Notion at law to recover a commission for the sale of real estate. From a directed verdict for plaintiffs, defendants appeal. — -
1Opinion of the Court
Deemer, J.—
1. Brokers: erafdeniaf-611* evidence!10* Plaintiffs allege that defendants orally promised and agreed to pay them a commission of .$112.50, provided -they would aid in procuring and inducing Thompson and Torkelson to purchase certain land in Minnesota. That they did as agreed, and that Thompson and Torkelson entered into a binding and enforceable contract for the purchase of the land, and that thereafter defendants promised and agreed to pay plaintiffs the sum of $112.50 for their services. That their efforts were by defendants treated as a full compliance with their agreement to…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Donley v. PorterSupreme Court of Iowa · 1903
- Bucy v. Pitts Agricultural WorksSupreme Court of Iowa · 1893
- Johnson v. PennellSupreme Court of Iowa · 1885
3Cited by3 opinions
- Kellogg v. RhodesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1942
- Harris v. MooreSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
- Andreas & Son v. HempySupreme Court of Iowa · 1937