Sterk & Vogel, Inc. v. Kuzee

The material facts in this case are not in dispute. On February 5, 1951, the defendants were the owners of certain real estate, in the city of Grand Rapids, subject to a mortgage. On that date they signed an agreement authorizing plaintiff to find a purchaser for such property on the terms set forth therein, and to list it with members of the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board. The agreement as written undertook to give to plaintiff the exclusive right and privilege, for a period of 6 months, to find a purchaser. Defendants agreed to pay a commission of 5% of the sale price if plaintiff, or any…