Hummer v. Engeman

Grace T. Hummer, individually, and as administratrix of the Estate of Aubrey L. Hummer, hereinafter called defendants, appealed from an order entered January 3, 1964, whereby George H. Engeman, sometimes hereinafter called plaintiff, recovered a judgment against defendants in the sum of $9,440 for a real estate commission.

Initially, plaintiff filed a bill in chancery praying that the court decree that he was entitled to a real estate commission of $9,480 (5 per cent of $189,600) and that defendants be ordered to make payment or to direct the settlement attorneys to do so. Defendants demurred…