Williamson v. United Farm Agency of Alabama, Inc.

This is an appeal from a judgment which awarded a real estate sales commission to United Farm Agency of Alabama, Inc. Motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and, in the alternative, new trial, were denied:

R.Y. Williamson was the owner of a motel located in Andalusia, Alabama. In 1975, he entered into an exclusive listing agreement with United to sell the motel. Under the terms of the listing agreement Williamson was obligated to pay United a ten percent commission if the motel was sold by United or anyone else during the ensuing year at the stated price and terms, or at any other…