Legal Opinion
Finck v. Pierce
New York Supreme Court
Decided April 15, 1907Published
Appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the City Court of the city of Hew York, in favor of the plaintiff, entered upon the verdict of a jury.
1Opinion of the CourtGiegerich, J.
The action was brought upon a paper of which the following is a copy:
“ John Finch, Esq., 141 Broadway, City:
“ Deab Sib : I hereby authorize you to accept on my behalf a mortgage of $20,000 at 5 per cent, for three years or five years, covering my property 117 East 101st Street. I further agree to pay two per cent, and disbursements in the event of your obtaining an absolute acceptance of the amount specified herein. This option is to remain in force until notified. Truly yours,
' “(Signed) L. Pieboe."
Upon the trial the plaintiff gave evidence of procuring an acceptance of the loan in the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Finck v. MenkeAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1900