Zabol v. Lasky

STOCKARD, Commissioner.

In plaintiff’s suit for $210,500 based on quantum meruit for services rendered, the trial court sustained defendants’ motion for a directed verdict on plaintiff’s opening statement, and this appeal followed. We reverse.

Plaintiff alleged in his petition that he was a licensed real estate broker, that he furnished services to defendants, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Lasky, which resulted in the sale by them of property ■ at 121 South Meramec, Clayton, Missouri, to the party procured by plaintiff, and that the value of the services was $210,500.

After the jury was sworn an opening…