Blackburn & Co. v. Dudley

This case involves a claim for a brokerage commission. The jury returned a general verdict of $93,900. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

William G. Dudley, III, (Dudley) owned KTM Broadcasting Company, Inc. (KTM). KTM’s assets consisted of two radio stations in Charleston County.

In November, 1981, Dudley employed Blackburn and Company, Inc. (Blackburn) as exclusive agent in the sale of KTM.

The written contract provided Blackburn would receive a 5% commission if a purchaser were produced within the life of the agreement, and a sale were consummated within 90 days of the termination…