Legal Opinion
Jay v. General Realties Co.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided November 15, 1946No. 402PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CAYTON, Chief Judge.
The suit was brought by General Realties Company to recover a secret profit of $2,500 allegedly obtained by defendant Bernice Jay, a licensed real estate broker, on the resale of property which plaintiff had turned over to her for sale. Joined as defendant was Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland which was surety on the bond furnished by defendant Jay in accordance with Code 1940, § 45 — 1405.
Trial was without a jury and on the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence both defendants moved for a dismissal. The motion being overruled, defendants declined to present any…
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