Pastras v. Oberlin

This case involves the right of owners of real estate to cancel a broker’s agreement to sell their property without becoming liable for a commission. The facts are not in dispute.

On July 17, 1956, defendants listed their house for sale with plaintiff, a real-estate broker, for the sum of $11,000. The listing was for a period of 6 months. Under the listing agreement defendants agreed to pay a commission to plaintiff in the amount of 10 °/o of the selling price if the property was sold within said 6-month period, and for a further 3 months if the property was sold to any person with whom…