Jones v. Best

The Plaintiff in this case is John Paul Jones, a Realtor, who sued for his full $37,000 commission following the $740,000 sale of real property in Yakima County. The Defendant is the estate of Peter C. Best, who owned and sold the orchard Mr. Jones listed. Following a bench trial, the Honorable Robert N. Hackett found for the Plaintiff, awarding him his full commission, less $500, which he found the Plaintiff had agreed to deduct. The trial court also awarded Plaintiff prejudgment interest and attorney fees. The Court of Appeals reversed, finding Mr. Jones was estopped from claiming his full…