Debelius Realty Co. v. Chassagne

At issue is the right of a seller of land to recover a part of a payment of a real estate commission made to the selling broker. The drama began in 1962 when Debelius Realty Company (Francis C. Debelius) sent a salesman, Feehely, to urge Leo J. Chassagne who owned unimproved acreage fronting on what is now Merritt Boulevard (part on one side, part on the other) to sign an exclusive listing agreement calling for a commission of 10% of the sales price. Chassagne refused to sign, saying, he testified, “I don’t make no agreements or sign up with nobody, understand?” Debelius testified Chassagne…