Emerson v. E. A. Strout Farm Agency

Appellees brought suit against appellant in the circuit court of Baxter County to recover a commission of $300 alleged to have been earned under a written contract for the sale of 160 acres of land in said county, owned by appellant. The contract was made an exhibit to the complaint, and in part is as follows:

“I employ you to sell the same for $2,500, and authorize you (or your agents) to make, in my name, a binding contract for the sale of same, in accordance with the terms as herein stated, and to accept and give a receipt for any money received in connection with said contract of sale.

“If…