Fisher v. Rodahl

Loring, Justice.

This is an action to recover a broker’s commission alleged to have been earned by respondent when he procured a purchaser for appellant’s farm. Respondent had a directed verdict, and from an order denying appellant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, this appeal is taken.

July 17, 1931, appellant and respondent entered into a brokerage contract whereby respondent, for a period of 12 months, ivas given the exclusive right to sell or contract to sell appellant’s farm. Respondent’s compensation, should he be successful in finding a purchaser, was…