Carrere's Sons v. Edstrom

Plaintiff, a real estate firm, sues for a commission in the sum of $1,500.00. There was judgment as prayed for and defendant has appealed.

The defendant owned a piece of property known as No. 209 South Rampart Street. She desired to obtain a tenant, who would assume many of the obligations usually borne by the lessor, as part of the consideration of the lease. After an extended conference between a representative 'of the plaintiff firm and defendant, the following instrument was confected:

“New Orleans, June 26th, 1925.

“I hereby authorize E. A. Carrere Sons to lease for me the property, 209 S.…