Broyer v. Ritter

The action assumed the form of an interpleader suit between rival brokers to determine which of them earned the brokerage on the sale of certain real property on the corner of Tenth avenue and Ninety-Eighth street, in the city of New York. The jury found that the plaintiff was the procuring cause of the sale, and gave him a verdict. The evidence, though not strong, was sufficient to warrant the jury in finding as they did. The conflicting proofs required the trial judge to submit the cause to the jury. Neither side asked him to direct a verdict. No error was committed at the trial. The…