Widdoss v. Donahue

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs executed an exclusive listing agreement for the sale of their ranch with Defendant Patrick L. Donahue in which plaintiffs agreed to pay him a $39,000 commission if a purchaser was found or a sale was made. Patrick Donahue found a purchaser, Howard Franz, to whom plaintiffs sold the ranch by contract for deed dated March 18, 1977. Plaintiffs brought this action to recover the $39,000 they paid Patrick Donahue. The trial court entered judgment against plaintiffs and awarded defendants their expenses for taking a deposition. Plaintiffs appeal. We affirm.

Plaintiff…