Bruce Investment Corp. v. Beider

VANN, HAROLD R., Associate Judge.

Final judgment entered in favor of Smith on her cross-claim against Bruce is reversed. We find that the trial court improperly excluded evidence on the issue of whether Bruce and Smith had reached a settlement agreement. In all other respects, the final judgment is affirmed.

On April 14, 1978, Beider and Bruce entered into a real estate contract wherein Beider was to purchase a condominium unit from Bruce. Smith was the real estate broker representing the seller. Beider placed a deposit of $8,500.00 into Smith’s escrow account. When the deal did not close,…