McNernie v. W. S. Peace, Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Stern,

Plaintiff is a real estate salesman. In August, 1935, he entered the employ of defendant, a corporation engaged in the general real estate business. Under his contract, which was oral, he was to receive 50% of all commissions on sales and leases effected by him. He claims that in the latter part of August or the beginning of September, 1935, defendant further orally agreed to pay him 15% of all commissions obtained through his efforts in procuring any operative, speculative or other builder to employ defendant as agent in the purchase and sale of houses and the…