Dutel v. Bitterwolf

HALL, Judge.

Plaintiff obtained judgment for the amount of a real estate broker’s commission, plus interest, costs, and attorney’s fees; and defendant appealed.

There is no substantial dispute as to the facts. On November 28, 1962 defendant signed a listing agreement authorizing plaintiff, a real estate agent, to obtain a purchaser for the premises 2216 N. Rampart Street in the City of New Orleans and agreeing to pay the agent’s commission. An offer to purchase the premises, obtained through plaintiff’s efforts, was accepted by defendant on December 4, 1962. A few days prior to his acceptance…