Legal Opinion
James S. Black & Co. v. P & R Co.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided January 10, 1975No. 935-3PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcInturff, J.
This is an action by two real estate brokers, hereafter referred to as plaintiff, who contend that the defendant landowners owe them certain commissions for finding a tenant for their property. There is no evidence of a commission agreement; however, paragraph 26 of the lease provides:
Commission
26. Lessor agrees that James S. Black & Co. is entitled to the payment by Lessor of a fee for negotiating this lease in the amount fixed by the commission schedule of the Spokane Real Estate Board in effect on the date hereof. This rate is six percent (6%) of the gross rental payable as rent is…
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