Case Name: THOMAS S. CLARKSON, et al., Appellants v. FREDERICK S. HOWARD, Respondent
Court: New York Superior Court
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1892-07-05
Citations: 29 Jones & S. 456
Docket Number: 
Parties: THOMAS S. CLARKSON, et al., Appellants v. FREDERICK S. HOWARD, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Reports of cases argued and determined in the Superior Court of the city of New York
Volume: 61
Pages: 456–457

Head Matter:
THOMAS S. CLARKSON, et al., Appellants v. FREDERICK S. HOWARD, Respondent.
Broker's Commission—Where several brokers are endeavoring to sell the same property, the one effecting the sale only is entitled to the commission. The mere fact that one of the unsuccessful brokers first introduced the principals does not establish his right to recover. Alden v. Earle, 56 Super. Ct. Hep., 366 121 N. Y. 688, followed.
Before Freedman, P. J., Dugro and Gildersleeve, J J.
Decided July 5, 1892.
Appeal by plaintiffs from judgment entered upon a verdict directed by the court in favor of defendant. The action was brought' to recover broker’s commissions for selling defendant’s house. It was established on the trial that the sale was effected to the same proposed purchaser by another broker.
Ogden, Beekman & Ogden, for appellants.
Cannon & Atwater, for respondent.

Opinion:
The Court held (Per Curiam)
as stated in head note. Judgment affirmed, with costs.