Shaw v. Fillman

Pope, Judge.

Appellant Shaw entered into negotiations with appellees Fillman and Proven, Inc. to purchase the inventory and other assets of a ladies apparel store which was going out of business. Shaw knew that Fillman was acting as the seller’s broker. Nevertheless, it is undisputed that Fillman represented to Shaw that he would undertake certain duties toward her, including: (1) seeing that all information requested by her was obtained from the seller; (2) communicating offers to the seller; and (3) assuring that when the deal was closed it would be satisfactory to both parties. The seller…