Harris v. Dunn

SADLER, Justice.

The question for decision is whether 1941 Comp. § 75-143, L.1949, c. 19, declaring void, unless in writing, all agreements made subsequent to July 1, 1949, employing an agent to purchase or sell real estate for a commission or compensation bars equitable relief against one agreeing to purcha.se certain land for another but in.violation of his promise and understanding purchases it for himself, -taking title in the name of others in an effort to conceal the fraudulent breach of his agreement.

• The defendants, appellees here, being J. R. Dunn, doing business- as Dunn Realty,…