Taylor v. Unger

COMPTON, Justice.

Appellant, plaintiff below, appeals from an order dismissing his complaint in which he seeks to recover broker’s commission for services rendered appellees.

The decisive question is whether the action is barred by reason of the provision of Section 70-1-43, New Mexico Statutes Annotated, which reads:

“Any agreement entered into subsequent to the first day of July, 1949 authorizing or employing an agent or broker to purchase or sell lands, tenements, or hereditaments or any interest in or concerning them, for a commission or other compensation, shall be void unless the…