Gothro v. Southern Oregon Co.

The plaintiff and one Hockett made a contract with the defendant as follows:

“It is hereby understood and agreed

“By and between The Southern Oregon Company, an Oregon Corporation of Empire, Oregon, of the first part and George S. Gothro and C. G. Hockett of the second part as follows:

“That in case either or both of the parties of the second part bring to the party of the first, either by *482person or by letter, a bona fide purchaser for all or part of the lands, mill or timber of the first party, the first party will pay to the second parties the sum of five per cent (5%) of the purchase price on…