Badger v. Finlayson

Defendant entered into a written agreement with, one Joseph B. Grow, of Royal Oak, to sell his farm at the corner of John R. street and the 9-mile road north of Detroit, on a commission. The agreement was in the following form:

“February 9, 1916.

“I do hereby agree to pay to Joseph B. Grow, agent, a commission of 2%% for services in disposing of my farm of 80 acres.

“D. G. Finlayson.”

Grow found a purchaser as he claims who was able and willing to purchase the farm, but defendant refused to convey. Grow then assigned his claim for commission to William Macklem, who, in turn, assigned it to…