Lazenby v. Newell

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

This appeal relates to whether Kenneth W. Lazenby, appellant herein, is entitled to a commission for the sale of certain real estate in Washington County, Arkansas. Lazenby, d/b/a, Ken Lazenby Real Estate Company was contacted in September, 1968, by appellees, James H. Newell and wife, Sally Raylene Newell, for the purpose of employing appellant to sell their property located at Farming-ton, Arkansas. An “Exclusive Listing Contract” was executed by the parties, Lazenby retaining the original, and the Newells keeping a yellow copy. The contract provided for a 6%…