Ruske v. Cherrier Realty Corp.

The plaintiffs, Riley and Nancy Ruske (“Ruskes”), doing business as Ruske Realty, brought this action to recover a real estate broker’s commission from the defendant, Cherrier Realty Corporation (“Cherrier Realty”), on the sale of land in Douglas. Judgment entered for the Ruskes, and Cherrier Realty has appealed.

In 2003, Cherrier Realty agreed to purchase 18 acres of undeveloped land in Douglas, intending to subdivide the property and sell individual lots. In October, 2003, months before any closing, Robert Cherrier (“Cherrier”), president of Cherrier Realty, entered into listing agreements…