Featherman v. Kennedy

This is an action to recover a commission for services rendered in effecting a sale of real estate. A general demurrer to the complaint was sustained and the action dismissed. Hence the only question before us is whether the complaint states facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action.

Briefly summarized, the complaint alleges that defendant owned a ranch in Granite county consisting of approximately 1,840 acres; that defendant "orally entered into an agreement with plaintiff whereby the defendant agreed that if plaintiff could find anyone interested in the purchase of said ranch" upon…