Woodworth v. Grubb

CHASEZ, Judge.

This is a realtor’s suit for his commission. From a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, Warren V. Woodworth, Jr., awarding him a commission of $1,537.45 plus 25% attorney’s fees, with legal interest, the defendant, Daniel R. Grubb, prosecutes this appeal.

On April 26, 1964, the parties entered into a written listing agreement whereby the defendant-appellant, Daniel R. Grubb, gave to Mr. Woodworth an exclusive listing for the sale of his residence. This contract reads in pertinent part:

“New Orleans, La. 4/26/64

“In consideration of your efforts to find a buyer for the property,…