There was not sufficient evidence to go to the jury. This case is governed by Mallonee v. Young, 119 N. C., 549.
Affirmed.
Arringdale v. Enfield Lumber Co., 120 N.C. 488 (1897)
Feb. 1897
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Supreme Court of North Carolina
120 N.C. 488
J. A. ARRINGDALE v. ENFIELD LUMBER COMPANY.
Broker — Negotiating Sale— Commissions.
A broker is not entitled to commissions on a sale unless he finds a purchaser in a situation and ready and willing to complete the purchase on the terms agreed upon between the broker and vendor.
Civil actioN, tried before Robinson, J., and a j ury, at Rail Term, 1896, of Halifax Superior Court. The cause of action was a claim for commissions for sale of real estate for defendant. The plaintiff was non-suited and appealed.
Messrs. FI. G. Connor and MaoRae da Ray, for appellant.
Messrs. T N. Hill and Rmid Bell, for appellee.