Bloom v. Hopman

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Plaintiff was a licensed broker working out of defendant’s real estate office. The premises at 218 West Walnut Lane in Philadelphia was listed with the defendant, by the owner, for sale at $28,000. Plaintiff found a buyer at that price and the sale was consummated. Plaintiff contended that his agreement was that he was to receive one-half of the usual commission of 5% for his services and on defendant’s refusal to pay, brought this action to collect $700. On the trial of the case defendant testified that the owner was his brother-in-law and that for that reason he had made…