Howie v. Bratrud

Citations

• 14 S.D. 648
• 86 N.W. 747
• 1901 S.D. LEXIS 72

Syllabus

<p>1. A motion to direct a verdict for defendant because the evidence was not sufficient “to show or constitute a cause of action,” without, stating the specific defects in the evidence, was insufficient.</p> <p>2. Defendant agreed to pay plaintiff $100 to find a purchaser' for his farm at $2,400, the purchaser to receive one-third of the crop. Defendant procured a purchaser who agreed to pay $2,400 for the land, and the renter’s share of the crops. There was no evidence as to what constituted-the renter’s share of the crops, or of the purchaser’s ability to pay. Held, that the evidence was not sufficient to support a verdict for plaintiff for his commission.</p> <p>Hanet, J., Dissenting.</p>