Merriam v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Stevens county to recover $3,840, and interest, for money had and received. The case was tried before Powers, J., who directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the sum demanded. From an order granting a motion for judgment in favor of defendant notwithstanding the verdict, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
REWIS, X
Appellant, a resident of St. Paul, owned a section of land near Morris, in Stevens county, Minnesota, which, during the years 1896, 1897, and 1898, he had placed in the general charge of respondent, who was a real estate agent residing at Morris, for the purpose of renting the premises, collecting the rents, reporting the amount of taxes paid, when requested, giving advice as to necessary improvements, and also to sell the same, upon terms satisfactory to appellant. On September 10, 1897, respondent submitted to appellant an offer of $7,500 for the property, asking a commission if…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Brand v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1882
- Hegenmyer v. MarksSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1887
- Smitz v. LeopoldSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
- Donnelly v. CunninghamSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1894
- Crump v. IngersollSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1891
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