Manska v. San Benito Land Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Monona District Court. — George Jepson, Judge. Action at law, to recover commission alleged to have been earned by plaintiff as defendant’s agent in the sale of land. There was a directed verdict for plaintiff, and defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the Court
"WeaveR, J.
It is the claim of the plaintiff that defendant, being the owner of 435 acres of land in Monona County, employed or authorized him as its agent to find a purchaser for said property at the stated price of $85 per acre, for which service, when performed, defendant agreed to pay plaintiff a commission of $2.50 per acre. Plaintiff alleges that, acting upon such appointment and authority, he did find and produce to defendant a purchaser ready, able, and willing to buy the land at the price of $85 per acre, thereby earning the agreed commission, but that defendant neglects and refuses…
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