Buffy M. Lawrence v. the Reyna Realty Group

OPINION

JANE BLAND, Justice.

The Reyna Realty Group sued Buffy Lawrence to recover a broker’s commission in connection with the sale of Lawrence’s home. The trial court awarded Reyna Realty $14,400 in damages, $36,000 in attorney’s fees, and conditional appellate attorney’s fees. Lawrence appeals, contending that: (1) Reyna Realty lacks standing to sue to recover a commission; (2) Lawrence’s statute-of-frauds defense bars recovery; (3) the trial court erred in submitting questions on ratification of, and waiver of, compliance with the terms of the contract to the jury; and (4) no evidence…