McFarland v. Boucher
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Hardin District Court. — Hon. O. G. Lee, Judge. Action to recover commission for finding purchaser of land resulted in verdict for defendant, on which judgment was entered. The plaintiff- appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
In June, 1909, the defendant sold 'his farm to Frank Sheldon. Plaintiff claims that he found the purchaser, and in this action sought to recover a commission as agent for so doing. This was denied by defendant, who, while admitting that plaintiff had been his agent for that purpose, contended that such agency had terminated prior to the sale. That plaintiff first directed Sheldon’s attention to the land in November, 1908, is undisputed, but his testimony that he again spoke to him in March or April, 1909, is contradicted by Sheldon. Plaintiff testified that in November, 1908, shortly before…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Harvey v. City of ClarindaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1900
- Harris v. MooreSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
- Clements v. StapletonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
- Kidd v. American Pill & Medicine Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1894