Adams v. Cox

COMPTON, Justice.

Appellant, a broker, brought this action to recover a commission of $1,000 for the sale of certain real estate, the property of appellee. He contends that appellee employed him to sell the Lighthouse Laundry, and appurtenant premises, situated in Roswell, New Mexico, for the sum of $20,000 and agreed to pay a commission of five per cent for his services. He claims that he produced a purchaser who was able, willing and ready to perform and that appellee refused to pay the commission agreed upon.

Appellee admits the listing of the property but claims that the consideration was…