Previews, Inc. v. Everets

Under date of June 16, 1944, the parties entered into a contract in writing by which the defendant retained the plaintiff “to promote the sale” of the defendant’s real estate in Heath. The defendant paid the plaintiff “a retainer of $175” and promised to pay “a final fee of $200” upon sale of the property. The property has been sold, and the plaintiff brings this action to recover the “final fee” of $200 and interest. The judge directed a verdict for the plaintiff, and the defendant excepted.

The contract between the parties was obviously not a brokerage contract. The plaintiff did not…