Hammonds v. Turnipseed

James Harrell Hammonds appeals from a judgment based on a jury verdict in favor of George Turnipseed. This case is before this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala. Code 1975.

In December 1995 Turnipseed, a licensed real estate broker, sued Hammonds, seeking damages for the breach of an express/implied contract to pay a 10% real estate sales commission. Turnipseed also sought damages for work and labor done, fraud, and conspiracy. We would note that Turnipseed named other defendants in his complaint. Those defendants, however, are not parties to this appeal.

The case proceeded to trial in March…