Carolina Business Brokers v. Strickland

Shaw, Judge:

Respondent, Carolina Business Brokers, d/b/a Sunbelt Business Brokers (hereinafter Sunbelt), sued appellant, George C. Strickland, for payment of a broker’s commission under the terms of a listing agreement entered into between the parties. The master found for Sunbelt awarding a $40,000 commission and attorney’s fees. Strickland appeals. We reverse.

This being a case at law, the facts must be viewed in the light most favorable to Sunbelt. The findings of fact of the master will not be disturbed upon appeal unless found to be without evidence which reasonably supports the judge’s…