Pittelkow v. Jefferson Park Land Co.

Plaintiff sued defendants to recover a commission upon the sale of real estate, had verdict of the jury, and the trial court on motion of defendants rendered judgment for defendants notwithstanding the verdict. Plaintiff appeals, and upon such appeal the testimony must be considered in the light most favorable to plaintiff.

There is no proof plaintiff was a licensed real estate broker, under 2 Comp. Laws 1929, § 9806 et seq., but no question is raised about it.

The Federal housing commission desired to acquire lands in the city of Detroit for a Federal hous ing project. It would not employ and…