House v. Erwin

Plaintiff, Jim House, a real estate broker, brought an action against defendants, Harold Erwin, Chris E. Albrecht and Effie M. Albrecht, to recover a commission. Defendants appeal from a judgment for plaintiff.

On February 24, 1969, defendants signed a nonexclusive listing agreement on a printed form provided by plaintiff. At the time of execution, the agreement described the property as follows:

Description: 534 acres, known as Albrecht-Erwin Ranch farm or ranch described as Legal to he attached, . . . ; for better description see owner’s title deed on record, now made a part hereof.

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