Rosenberg v. Cyrowski

The plaintiffs are real estate agents in the city of Detroit. In June, 1919, they arranged with Paul Cyrowski to sell certain property owned by him to one Steinberg. It is their claim that a three per cent, commission was agreed upon. They went to the office of Cyrowski’s brother, the defendant, who was a practicing attorney, to have the papers prepared. Rosenberg testified that while there he said to defendant:

“ ‘Mr. Cyrowski, make out an agreement for our commission.’ He said, ‘What commission?’ ‘Three per cent.’ August said to Paul, ‘Is that right?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Do you know how much it is?’ He…