Sorenson v. Smith
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: Calvin U. Gantenbein, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Moore. This is an action by Mrs. N. Y. Sorenson against C. A. Smith to recover $15,000 as broker’s commission for services alleged to have been performed by her bus-band and assignor, George Sorenson, in procuring purchasers who entered into a valid contract with the defendant, whereby they stipulated to pay him $300,000 for bis interest in real property in Douglas County, Oregon.
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From Multnomah: Calvin U. Gantenbein, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Moore. This is an action by Mrs. N. Y. Sorenson against C. A. Smith to recover $15,000 as broker’s commission for services alleged to have been performed by her bus-band and assignor, George Sorenson, in procuring purchasers who entered into a valid contract with the defendant, whereby they stipulated to pay him $300,000 for bis interest in real property in Douglas County, Oregon. The cause, being at issue, was tried, resulting in a judgment for plaintiff as demanded in the complaint, and the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Moore
It is maintained that errors were committed in denying a motion for a judgment of nonsuit when the plaintiff had introduced her evidence and rested, and in refusing to direct a verdict for the defendant, when the cause was finally submitted. There has been brought up a transcript of the entire testimony, which will be examined with reference to the application for an instructed verdict, since that request necessarily supersedes the motion for a judgment of nonsuit. The facts are that the defendant was the owner and holder of certificates issued by the Northern Pacific Eailroad Company for…
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