Lohr v. Ford

This is an appeal on questions of law from a judgment of the Municipal Court of Columbus.

Plaintiff, a real estate broker, sued to recover his commission for procuring a purchaser for the residence owned by defendant. The trial court rendered judgment for defendant on the theory that the plaintiff had not procured a purchaser who was ready, willing and able to buy.

In his petition, plaintiff alleged that he was employed by the defendant to find a purchaser for $15, 750; that he found a purchaser at the stipulated price; and that the defendant and the purchaser entered into a written contract of…