Fletcher v. Garrett

The plaintiff, Garrett, sued for and obtained a judgment against the defendant, Fletcher, for $1,050, representing a commission for the sale of defendant’s fruit farm to one Kenyon. The trial was to the court without a jury. The defendant is here by writ of error to reverse the judgment of the trial court.

The facts, in capsule, were that Fletcher had listed his ranch for sale with one Hawkins, a real estate broker. The listing was not an exclusive listing so the listing is not material, except to indicate that Fletcher wanted to sell the property and knew that real estate brokers are paid…