Nelson v. Mayer

Defendant and respondent owned the Mayer Stock Farm in Riverside County. On September 30, 1947, one Myron S. Fox, business manager for defendant, signed and delivered to plaintiff, a licensed real estate broker, the following letter:

“Dear Frank:

“The price on the Mayer Stock Farm is $600,000. It consists of 504% acres of irrigated land together with buildings, improvements and attendant equipment.

“We will pay you a realty commission of 5 per cent if you can effect a sale.” (Italics ours.)

Plaintiff’s evidence shows that he unsuccessfully endeavored to interest various persons in the purchase of…