128 P. 1003 | Or. | 1913
Opinion by
“As I stated to you, there has been introduced the original complaint of the plaintiffs, and you have a right to consider what was said in that complaint for the purpose of determining what the real facts are in the case; also, any explanation that may have been given as to the statement contained in the complaint, as to determining whether or not the facts are as alleged in their complaint, or whether this was an engagement as real estate brokers and endeavoring_ to collect a commission. As I stated to you, a commission cannot be collected if that was the agreement between the parties, as that agreement would have to be in writing, and it is not claimed that it was.”
There was a general exception taken to this instruction, and it is now claimed that it was error to submit to the jury the construction of the complaint, but that the court should have construed it, and stated to the jury its legal effect.
The judgment is affirmed. Affirmed.