Lloyd Hammerstad, Inc. v. Saunders

Plaintiff, Lloyd Hammerstad, Inc., brought an action against defendant, Eva M. Saunders, to recover a real estate sales commission. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals.

On June 14, 1968, plaintiff, through one of its agents, entered into a sales agency contract with defendant to sell defendant’s house. The listing was exclusive for a period of 1 month, but contained the following extension provision upon which this action is based:

I agree to pay a commission of 6% of the sale price, or the sum of $200.00, whichever is greater, if: . . . (3) said property, or any part…