Dorman Realty & Ins. Co., Inc. v. Stalvey

Littlejohn, Justice:

Theta W. Stalvey, a resident of Columbia, was the owner •of a 240 acre tract of land in Horry County. Her husband, David Stalvey, attended to the property and his actions were on her behalf and as her agent. About the last of Au gust or the first of September of 1970, Stalvey listed this 240 acre tract with the Dorman Agency, authorizing Dorman to bring about a sale. Dorman began advertising, making contacts, and taking those actions which a real estate broker normally takes in an effort to procure a purchaser.

On or about September 14, 1970, Stalvey became anxious to move…