Keith Adams & Associates, Inc. v. Edwards

Plaintiff, Keith Adams & Associates, Inc., appeals from a judgment confirming an arbitration award in favor of defendant Dick Edwards.

Defendant was employed by plaintiff as a real estate salesman when a dispute arose over the amount of a commission due on the sale of an apartment complex. The gross commission payable to plaintiff was $16,500 from which $1,500 was deducted for unusual expenses, leaving a net commission of $15,000. Plaintiff would usually apportion such a commission as follows: 50 per cent to the office, 15 per cent for the listing expense, and 35 per cent to the selling…