Imbach v. Schultz

Plaintiff, a real estate broker, brought this action to recover a commission which he alleges is due him under the terms of an agreement for the sale of a motel owned by defendants husband and wife. The trial court, sitting without a jury, found in favor of defendants. Plaintiff appeals, contending that the agreement was erroneously interpreted by the court on the basis of parol evidence.

The contract, a printed form with the blanks filled in by typewriting and with some changes made in ink, was entitled “Deposit Receipt” and stated that $15,000 was received from Cal Sierra Development Company…