Case Name: J. A. ARRINGDALE v. ENFIELD LUMBER COMPANY
Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina
Jurisdiction: North Carolina
Decision Date: 1897-02
Citations: 120 N.C. 488
Docket Number: 
Parties: J. A. ARRINGDALE v. ENFIELD LUMBER COMPANY.
Judges: 
Reporter: North Carolina Reports
Volume: 120
Pages: 488–488

Head Matter:
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.

Opinion:
Per Curiam:
There was not sufficient evidence to go to the jury. This case is governed by Mallonee v. Young, 119 N. C., 549.
Affirmed.