Doiron v. Reed

Plaintiff, a real estate broker, filed this suit to recover a commission on the sale of the home of defendant Reed. The sale was made by Reed to Touchton on September 25, 1944, for a consideration of $4,200, the commission being based on 5 per cent of that amount.

The plaintiff bases his claim on an agreement on the part of Reed to pay the commission, or in the alternative, on a quantum meruit for services rendered in making the sale. Touchton is joined in the suit on the theory that he conspired with Reed to defraud the plaintiff out of his commission. The defendant Reed filed an answer…