Maxwell v. Michael P. Doyle, Inc.

GEER, Judge.

Plaintiff William A. Maxwell sued defendant Michael P. Doyle, Inc., alleging that he was entitled, under an oral agreement, to half of the commission received upon the sale of an apartment complex. At trial, the court granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict at the close of plaintiffs evidence. Because we hold that plaintiff presented sufficient evidence of breach of an enforceable agreement to withstand a motion for a directed verdict, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

Facts

William A. Maxwell is a real estate broker and agent specializing in commercial properties in…