Bromley v. Standard-Plunger Elevator Co.

BUFFINGTON, District Judge.

This is a motion for a new trial. From the amount of the verdict it is clear the jury did not adopt the plaintiffs’ contention that they should be allowed 10 per cent, commission. Apart from all other contentions it will therefore be seen the testimony as to the worth of the services in question generally, and wdthout reference to specific contracts, did not lead the jury to adopt the alleged 10 per cent, of the contract. If, however, they had adopted such 10 per cent, basis, we are of opinion there was no error in admitting testimony to show the worth of such…