Moore v. Mazon Estate, Inc.

Citations

• 24 N.M. 666
• 175 P. 714

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Where, under a contract of employment, a broker undertakes to furnish a purchaser ready, able, and willing to purchase described property on terms fixed by the principal, he is not required to produce the written contract to purchase of the proposed purchaser, in order to perform his undertaking, unless the contract so provides. P. 671.</p> <p>2. Findings of fact, supported by substantial evidence, are conclusive on appeal. P. 677.</p> <p>• 3. Findings of fact, based upon conflicting evidence, will not be disturbed on appeal. P. 678.</p> <p>4. The liability of an agent- to his principal is to be determined by ascertaining the nature and scope of the duty of the former to the latter. Evidence and findings examined, and held, that broker was not guilty of misconduct. P. 679.</p> <p>5. Where evidence is admitted for a stated purpose, the fact that it is inadmissible for a different purpose does not render the action of the court erroneous. P. 683.</p>