Justice v. Ackerman

VALLÉE, J.

Appeal by defendants from an adverse judgment in an action to recover a broker’s commission on the sale of a bowling alley, saloon, and restaurant.

The only question for decision is whether the evidence supports the finding that “plaintiff was the effective and procuring cause of the sale,” in other words, that plaintiff produced purchasers able, ready, and willing to buy.

Defendants, as partners, were the owners of a bowling alley business consisting of a liquor license, stock in trade, fixtures, equipment, and good will. On January 21,1957, defend ants gave plaintiff an exclusive…