Adams v. Decker

This suit was in assumpsit brought by appellant, Adams, against appellee, Decker, to recover for certain commissions claimed by appellant, for selling a farm belonging to appellee and his brother. The facts disclosed by the record are these :

Appellant, Adams, was a real estate agent engaged in buying and selling land on commission. Appellee, John E, Decker, and his brother, owned a farm they wanted to sell. • The transaction had its beginning in the following letter:

“ Wyoming, Ill., Dec. 8, 1887.

“ S. M. Adams, Esq.

“Dear Sir:—My brother and I desire to sell our Lafayette farm. If you can find…