James E. Carlson, Inc. v. Babler
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $2,400, broker’s commission in exchange of properties. The case was tried before Converse, J., who at the close of the testimony denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict and granted plaintiff’s motion to amend the complaint setting forth an express contract, and a jury which returned a verdict for $510.40. From an order denying his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant…
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Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $2,400, broker’s commission in exchange of properties. The case was tried before Converse, J., who at the close of the testimony denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict and granted plaintiff’s motion to amend the complaint setting forth an express contract, and a jury which returned a verdict for $510.40. From an order denying his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
This action was brought to recover a broker’s commission in negotiating an exchange of real estate. Defendant owned'some flat 'buildings in Minneapolis. Louis Mortenson owned a 960 acre farm in North Da*127kota. They made an exchange. Plaintiff was instrumental in 'bringing the parties together. Plaintiff contended that he represented both parties, and that each promised to pay him one-half of a commission of $960. Defendant denied that plaintiff represented him, and contended that it was expressly stipulated that he was to pay no commission. The jury found for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.
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2Cases cited11 opinions
- Langford v. IssenhuthSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1912
- Littlefield v. BowenWashington Supreme Court · 1916
- Friar v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
- Wasser v. Western Land Securities Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
- Meyer v. SaterbakSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
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3Cited by12 opinions
- Hurney v. LockeSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1981
- Diedrick v. HelmSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1944
- State v. SoltauSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1942
- PMH PROPERTIES v. NicholsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1978
- Raspler v. SengSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1943
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