Wiederman v. Verschleiser
City of New York Municipal Court
Motion for a new trial in an action to recover commissions as a broker.
1Opinion of the CourtLa Fetra, J.
This action is brought, to récover commissions alleged to have been earned by the de*454cedent, as broker, in bringing the defendant and the Harthill Realty and Mortgage Company together upon the terms of a contract for the sale of certain leased premises. The complaint failed to disclose whether the brokerage contract was oral or in writing. The defendant, as an affirmative legal defense, set up an agreement in writing and under seal. In the opening it was conceded decedent executed said last mentioned agreement and a written contract for the sale of the premises had been entered into between…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Chicago City Railway Co. v. UhterIllinois Supreme Court · 1904
- O'Donnell v. Thompson-Starrett Co.City of New York Municipal Court · 1915