Garrisi v. Kass
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Assumpsit in justice’s court by John, Garrisi against Mary Kass for commissions on the sale of real estate. There was judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appealed to the circuit court. Judgment' for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
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Error to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Assumpsit in justice’s court by John, Garrisi against Mary Kass for commissions on the sale of real estate. There was judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appealed to the circuit court. Judgment' for plaintiff. Defendant brings error. In July, 1916, the defendant, Mary Kass, signed the following paper: “Detroit, Michigan, July 18, 1916. “I hereby appoint John Garrisi the sole and exclusive agent for the sale, barter, or exchange, at the prices and terms of the property herein mentioned and described. “For and in consideration of its services and efforts in this…
1Opinion of the CourtKuhn, J.
(after stating the facts). Counsel for appellant bases his claim for reversal of the verdict of the jury on two grounds:
1st. That the plaintiff did not bring a purchaser ready, willing and able to buy, and,
2d. That the charge of the court was erroneous and prejudicial.
We are of the opinion that there is no merit in the first contention of the appellant. The party produced by the plaintiff, who was to purchase the property and was willing to enter into the agreement, had at the time $900 cash in his pocket and was the undisputed owner of property worth six to seven thousand dollars. We think…
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