Herman v. Stern

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

The instant appeal arises from a suit by a real estate broker for a commission which he alleges was earned through the sale of property owned by James L. Stern, the appellant herein. Stern and his wife owned the land and building located at 1707 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. In May of 1954, Stern rented his building to John J. Shaw, Jr. Late in 1959, Shaw sought to be relieved of his lease. The Shaw lease did not expire until August 31, 1960. In order to find a *275subtenant, Sbaw engaged Herman, the appellee. Soon thereafter, a subtenant was obtained by Herman for…