Bouchard v. Pennell

WEBBER, Justice.

Plaintiff real estate broker was awarded a jury verdict for commission on the sale of land in Brunswick by defendant to Standard Romper Co. (hereinafter called Standard). Defendant seasonably moved for a directed verdict and after verdict moved for judgment n.o.v. Defendant’s appeal from judgment raises the issue as to whether the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, will support the verdict.

There is no serious dispute as to material facts. In September, 1964 the plaintiff knew that Standard was considering the erection of a new plant and would…