Nagel v. Butcher

This is an action brought to recover a commission growing out of the following paper:

“Pontiac, Mich. 1/12/21.

“Messrs. Reed and Nagel :

“I hereby agree to sell my farm of 630 acres located near Independence and Orion townships for the sum of sixty thousand ($60,000) dollars, a payment of five or ten thousand dollars down, or income property which is acceptable. I also agree to pay 5% commission. This price to remain in force for 30 days.

(Signed) “Jas. I. Butcher.”

After securing the writing, plaintiff and Reed commenced negotiations with one Houghton which resulted in an exchange of the…