Baylor v. Hoover

*437This is a writ of error to a judgment of the Corporation Court of the city of Staunton. In the proceedings in the corporation court Hoover was plaintiff and Baylor defendant. The question for determination is, whether upon the law and facts in issue Hoover, a real estate agent in Staunton, is entitled to recover commissions from Baylor under the terms of the following contract of authorization to sell Baylor’s farm:

“I hereby authorize J. Earl Hoover to sell my property as listed above, until otherwise notified in writing. And if sold, I agree to pay said J. Earl Hoover a commission of (5) per…