Smith v. Krause

Smith, P. J.,

1. On August 15, 1947, Katharina Krause, defendant (a widow), entered into an agreement in writing with Lewis C. Johnson, a real estate agent, by which she employed him as her sole agent to sell for her premises situate 427 E. Alcott Street, Philadelphia, at a suggested price of $11,500. Defendant signed the agreement of agency.

2. As a result of the written agreement, Lewis C. Johnson advertised the real estate for sale.

3. As a result of advertisement, William D. Smith and his wife contacted Johnson, who took them to *452see the premises at 427 E. Alcott Street where, in the presence…