Clark v. Ingram

BATEMAN, Justice.

This replaces our former opinion, which is withdrawn.

Judgment was rendered upon a jury verdict for appellee W. R. Ingram against appellant Ella J. Clark for a real estate broker’s commission of $5,000 and an attorney’s fee of $2,000.

Ingram sued on a written listing agreement as follows:

“Date 6/4/68

“I hereby authorize Wm. R. Ingram Co., as agent, to sell the real property described as: All of Lot #4 and South 5 ft. of Lot #1, known as Sherman Beauty School. This includes all equipment, supplies, and property pertaining to the school.

“for the price of $80,000.00, on the…