Hervey v. Passero

This is a suit by Walter Passero, a real estate broker, against Fred Hervey, as Trustee, to recover a commission under an exclusive real estate listing agreement. The jury found, among other findings, that Passero was damaged in the amount of $316,875 and that reasonable attorney’s fees were $39,125 for trial, $5,000 for appeal to the court of appeals, and $5,000 for an appeal to this Court. Based on these findings, the trial court awarded Passero $356,-000, costs, and $5,000 for an appeal to the court of appeals. Passero requested but was denied pre-judgment interest.

Having determined the…