Stuart v. Valsom

This is an action by a broker to recover a commission for the sale of a store. In January, 1920, the defendant owned the store and the building in which it was located, and occupied a suite over the store. The plaintiff testified that during that month the defendant called at his office and asked him what his commission was for selling property and was told that it was ten per cent; that the defendant said he had a place for sale, and the plaintiff took his name, address, and the selling price (which was $7,000), the defendant stating that the rent would be $150 a month. The plaintiff also…