Belfonte v. Miller

Opinion by

Spaulding, J.,

This is an appeal from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Schuykill County granting plaintiff’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. The cause of action is in assumpsit for proceeds due under the terms *510of a written contract1 between plaintiff-appellee, a realtor, and defendant-appellant. The sole defense is that the contract is contrary to public policy and unenforceable.

Appellant hired appellee to make an appraisal of her real estate for the purpose of obtaining damages in previously instituted eminent domain proceedings, appellee also agreeing to testify…