Bandman v. Finn

In May, 1902, the defendant purchased from the Hilton estate the premises Eos. 726-730 Broadway and Eos. 31-39 Lafayette place. Herman Schmidt, a broker, had some claim against the executors of the Hilton estate, and as a part of the transaction the defendant signed, on May 14, 1902, a paper which set forth the following: “ I, William E. Finn, in consideration of H. Schmidt executing a release of claim of commission to Horace Bussell, and Edward D. Harris, .as executors, etc., do hereby agree to pay to said H. Schmidt one thousand dollars on passing of title 726-730 Broadway and 31-39…