Mifflin v. Shiki

This is an action by a real estate broker to recover a commission on an exchange of real estate. The case was tried by the court without a jury. Judgment was rendered for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

The material allegations of the complaint are that on or about Februry 25, 1928, defendant employed plaintiff as a broker to procure a purchaser for certain real estate then owned by defendant at a price of not more than $13,000 if property was taken in exchange, and not more than $12,000 if sold for cash, and agreed to pay plaintiff for his services in procuring such purchaser a commission…