Waites v. Miller

On June 18, 1924, plaintiff listed 40 acres of land in Wayne county with defendant Jarvis, a broker, for sale at $20,000 and on 5 per cent, commission. Sale not being made readily, they discussed subdividing the property; Jarvis brought Miller into the transaction, and on July 16th plaintiff executed to Miller a letter memorandum agreement under which Miller was to improve and prepare the property for sale by lots, at his own expense ; sales were to be made by Jarvis, and plaintiff was to be paid $21,000 less maximum deduction of $1,800 for survey, engineering, plat and incidental expenses.…