Jacobs v. Rothschild

Plaintiffs brought this action to recover a broker’s commission of $2,750 allegedly due for their efforts in selling an apartment house owned by defendants. In May, 1945, defendant Rothschild, as owner and agent for other owners, gave plaintiffs a written contract of employment to sell an apartment house owned by defendants. In July, 1945, the plaintiffs secured a purchaser who was willing to purchase upon defendants’ terms and executed a contract for purchase of the property and made an earnest money payment of $2,750. This contract was presented to defendant (in his own behalf and as…