Woodworth v. Vranizan

This is an action for a real estate broker’s' commission. The court directed a verdict for plaintiff and defendant appeals.

The defendant and his wife owned a five-plex which they wanted to sell. The plaintiff broker interested a Mr. Histand in the property. After offers and counter-offers, plaintiff prepared an earnest money agreement. Defendant signed the agreement first and later Mr. Histand signed. After Histand signed, defendant’s wife refused to sign because she believed that the price was too low.

Plaintiff’s action was for breach of contract. Defendant contends the complaint was for…