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Plaintiff, a licensed attorney, appeals from a judgment in favor of defendant Haas Realty, Inc. (“Haas”), in his action to recover, as alleged compensation for legal services, a share of the broker’s commission which Haas earned on the sale of real property to Public Service Housing Corp. (“Housing Corp.”). No appeal has been taken from the portions of the judgment in favor of defendants Blaine and Beeson.

Plaintiff’s claim rests upon two oral agreements, each confirmed by a written memorandum, dated respectively December 3, 1963, and January 2, 196[4], The first memorandum stated: ‘ This will confirm our understanding with regard to the sale of the Edison property on Ave. 21. You are to receive one-half of our commission on said sale should it be completed. This is to be paid in consideration of your part in the negotiations.” (Signed for Haas Realty Co. by Richard J. Beeson.) The second memorandum stated: “This will confirm our arrangement for the commission on the sale of the Edison property to Public Service Housing Corp. Haas Realty is to receive a commission of $5,600.00 on the sale and you are to receive the balance of said commission as per the terms of the sale.” (Signed…