Kauffman v. Marlborough Investment Co.

This action was brought by the respondent to recover a commission of ten thousand dollars claimed to be due by reason of services in effecting an exchange for other property of certain real estate belonging to the appellant. From a judgment allowing the commission, this appeal is prosecuted.

Respondent bases bis right of action on the following letter:

“Marlborough House “Boren Avenue and University Street “Seattle

“December 17, 1928

“Mr. B. Kauffman

“Seattle, Wash.

“Dear Sir:

“I hand you herewith letter of even date relative to the sale of the Marlborough House, Lot One (1) and Four (4), Block One…