Derbes v. Dallimore

This is a suit by a real estate broker for a commission. The petition alleges that on or about August 26th, 1940, plaintiff was employed by the defendant, Mrs. J.S. Dallimore, under a written contract to procure a purchaser for her property 2745-47 Jasmine Street, this City, for the sum of $5,250, agreeing to pay Derbes 4% of that amount or $210 as his commission in the event of his success; that plaintiff found a purchaser in the person of Mrs. Edna Barker Merino, who was able, ready and willing to take the property at the price stipulated; that she signed an offer to purchase the property…