Payne v. Buechler

This is an action by a real estate broker to collect a commisison under a written contract granting him the exclusive right to sell the property. During the term of the listing, the property owner canceled the listing and sold the property herself. From a judgment of the District Court of Yellowstone County denying recovery of the commission, the broker appeals.

Plaintiff and appellant is Rad Lee Payne, a licensed real estate broker in Billings, Montana. Defendant and respondent is Billie Buechler, the owner of the Red Rooster Bar in Shepherd, Montana. On July 5, 1977 the owner and broker…