Slocum v. Smith

The plaintiff is a real estate broker who deals exclusively in farm lands. He claims that in February, 1915, he purchased a farm known as the Rood farm near Romeo, consisting of 276 acres, for *282defendant, at his request, but that after he had arranged the terms of the purchase and the purchase had been consummated, defendant refused to pay him his commission. Defendant denies that plaintiff acted for him, and takes the position- that he supposed plaintiff was representing Mr. Rood, the vendor. Being unable to adjust their differences, plaintiff brought this suit, and recovered a judgment of…