Jones v. Henry
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from Third district court. Action by Joshua W. Jones against Archibald Henry for broker’s commissions. Judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBookstaver, J.
The facts are undisputed. The plaintiff, a real-estate broker, called upon the defendant to ascertain whether he would buy a house in Fifteenth street. After some negotia*484tion as to the commission to be paid, the defendant agreed to pay him $100, “to buy 150 West Fifteenth street for $20,000 free and clear.” Plaintiff submitted this offer to the vendor, and it was accepted. He told the vendor that he was to receive $100 commission from the vendee, and that, inasmuch as the regular commission was 1 per cent., he felt that he ought to receive more than that. The vendor thereupon agreed to pay…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Levy v. CooganNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1890
- Gold v. SerrellNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1893
- Bonwell v. AuldNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1894
- Haviland v. PriceNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1894
3Cited by1 opinion
- Smith v. SharpeSupreme Court of Alabama · 1909