Nelson v. Bolton

Plaintiff, Bradley Nelson, a real estate broker, brought suit against defendant, William Bolton, for payment of real estate commissions allegedly due plaintiff from defendant. Following a bench trial, the trial court entered judgment in favor of plaintiff for *9000 but denied plaintiff recovery of a second commission in the amount of *3000. Defendant appeals from the entry of judgment in favor of plaintiff for *9000, and plaintiff cross-appeals from the denial of the *3000 commission.

On or about October 29,1975, plaintiff and defendant entered into a one-year exclusive listing agreement for the sale by plaintiff…