White & Bollard, Inc. v. Goodenow

This is a suit by a real estate broker to recover a fee. Through the services of the appellant, a prospective purchaser was procured, who entered into an “earnest-money agreement” with the respondent. This agreement provided for the sale and purchase of certain real estate and the payment of a commission of $1,200 to the appellant. The agreement was made subject to the condition contained in the following paragraph:

“This offer is subject to and contingent upon Purchaser obtaining satisfactory financing within a period of 90 days from date of the execution of this agreement for the…