Webert v. Roberts
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Ingham; Wiest (Howard), J. Assumpsit in justice’s court by Lewis G. Webert against Bessie L. Roberts for commissions on the sale of real estate. There was judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
In this case the learned circuit judge before whom the case was tried, without a jury, filed the following findings of fact and law :
“Facts.
“February 7th, 1919, defendant listed her residence in the city of Lansing with plaintiff, a real estate broker, for sale, the material part of the writing being as follows:
“ 'Residence property price $5,000.
“ ‘St. and No. 319 Bartlett.
“ ‘Terms
“ ‘Owner B. R. Roberts.
“ T agree to pay 3 per cent, of the selling price as commission to L. Or. Webert if this property is sold through his efforts or to any one with whom he has negotiated concerning the same.
“…
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