Schelly v. Gribbin

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

The jury in this action of assumpsit for the recovery of hand money paid defendants in a real estate transaction found for plaintiff. From the refusal of their motions for judgment n. o. v. and for a new trial, defendants have brought this appeal.

Defendants, who are real estate brokers, advertised a residence property on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, for sale. In answer to the advertisement, plaintiff called at defendants’ place of business and made an offer of $5,000 for the property. Upon the payment of $200 hand money, the offer was accepted tentatively. About two weeks…