Congregation B'nai Sholom v. Martin

Facts,

In January of 1959, defendant Morris Martin became chairman of the Synagogue Building Committee. On April 22, 1959, plaintiff contracted with Ira J. Miller, • a professional fund raiser, to assist in raising funds to build a new synagogue. Miller commenced his activities on May 11, 1959. One of his activities was to confer with defendant Morris Martin about a gift to the synagogue by the Martin family. Miller and Morris Martin conferred with a bank with regard to the building program of the Congregation. Following discussions between Miller and Morris Martin, Martin called Miller and…