Barkley Bros. v. Shockey

QUINN, Associate Judge.

Suit was brought by Avon Shockey, a licensed real estate broker, claiming a commission for the sale of a house. The case was submitted to the trial court on a stipulation and deposition and resulted in a judgment for plaintiff for $1,250. This appeal followed, assigning as error the finding that plaintiff was the procuring cause of the sale.

Defendant corporation, a builder of homes, had completed the house in question and was offering it for sale. This was evidenced by a sign on the premises containing its name, address, and telephone number. In August 1954, Lawrence J.…