Lewis H. May Co. v. Breslin

Plaintiff sued for its commission in having procured a purchaser for certain property in Far Rockaway pursuant to an employment by defendant. Plaintiff put in evidence a paper concededly signed by defendant and the proposed purchaser reading as follows: &

«-m -r. -,T “ Fae Rockaway, N. Y.

“Aug. 3, 1925

“ Received of Harold C. Lasker, Five hundred dollars ($500.00) as a deposit on house #1038 Forest Avenue at Far Rockaway, N. Y. Size of plot 100 feet on Forest Ave by 119.75 x 100.20 x 112.95 more *328or less. Subject to restrictions on record, if any. Price $21,000.00. Subject to a first mortgage of…