Ehler v. Peck

Plaintiff brought this action for a commission allegedly owed to him by defendant for services rendered in connection with defendant’s purchase of real estate. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for nonsuit. Plaintiff appeals and we affirm.

Plaintiff was a licensed "real estate salesperson” and was employed by defendant, a licensed "real estate broker.” A "real estate salesperson” can only engage in "real estate activity” as an agent for a "real estate broker” or "real estate organization.” ORS 696.025(5) Defendant operated a real estate business as a sole proprietorship.

Plaintiff…