Jones v. American Home Finding Ass'n
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Wapello District Court. — F. M. Hunter, Judge. Aotion at law to recover an alleged commission for services by plaintiff under a written contract with defendant. Directed verdict for defendant, and judgment entered against plaintiff for costs. Plaintiff appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtDe GtRAee, J.
Plaintiff was a field agent for the defendant association. Under the terms of a written contract, he was employed by the defendant to perform certain services in connection with its charitable work, and, among other things, to secure life memberships, disseminate its literature, and solicit funds for the prosecution of the objects and purposes' of said association. In consideration of the services performed on the part of plaintiff, it was agreed that:
“W. H. Jones shall receive as a compensation * * * one half of all money secured by his personal solicitations and paid to him by individuals…
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