Taylor v. Martin
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from civil district court, parish of Orleans; George H. ThSard, Judge. Action by William R. Taylor and others against Francis Martin. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMonroe, J.
William R. Taylor, Alfred Delavigne, and Arthur Hauch sue Francis Martin, alleging that he placed a sawmill and certain timber lands in the hands of Taylor for sale at $100,000, on a commission of 10 per cent; that Taylor secured the services of Delavigne and Hauch, who obtained a purchaser, to whom Martin eventually sold the land at the price fixed; and that he therefore owes the commission; and they pray for judgment for $10,000. The answer is a general denial. The case is before this court on appeal from a judgment rejecting the plaintiffs’ demand. The facts, as we find them established by…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Sibbald v. . the Bethlehem Iron CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Blodgett v. Sioux City & St. Paul R'y Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1884
- Neal v. LehmanCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1896
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- Lewis v. MansonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1913
- Freeman & Freeman v. Torre Realty & Improvement Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1925
- J. D. Pace & Co. v. Alexandria Electric Rys. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1916
- Latter & Blum, Inc. v. Metropolitan Life Ins.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1945
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