Clivner v. Ackerman

This is a motion to dismiss the complaint on the ground that the agreement alleged therein is void under the Statute of Frauds and a cross motion to dismiss the defenses raised in the answer.

It is alleged herein that some time in December, 1964 the individual defendant hired plaintiff for the purpose of arranging necessary introductions with a view towards the purchase by the former of a stock interest in the United Whalen Corp. The purported “finder’s fee” for such arrangement was 5% of the purchase price. Ultimately the individual defendant and his corporate nominees acquired 20% of the…