Blackburn v. Alachua County Broadcasting Co.

STURGIS, Judge.

The appellant, plaintiff below, brings this appeal to review a judgment in his favor, which he deems to be inadequate, rendered in an action at law wherein trial by jury was waived.

The plaintiff sued Alachua County Broadcasting Company to recover an alleged brokerage commission of 5% on a $100,000 sale of a radio broadcasting station. Defendant’s answer alleged, inter alia, that the agreed commission was 2[4% of the sale price or $2,500. By pre-trial order the issues to be tried were (1) whether there was a contract between the parties whereby the defendant agreed to pay a 5%…