Winer v. Flournoy Realty Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Complaint; from city court of Columbus — Judge Tigner. December 8, 1920.
1Opinion of the CourtJenkins, P. J.
1. “ The general rule, in the absence of a different agreement, is that a real estate broker in whose hands property is placed for sale earns his commissions when, during the agency, he finds a purchaser ready, willing, and able to buy, and who offers to buy on the terms stipulated by the owner. If the evidence shows such facts, and the owner refuses to carry out the trade, it is not generally necessary, in order for the broker or agent to recover his commissions, that the proposed purchaser should make to the proposed vendor an actual tender of the purchase price.” Smith v. Tatum, 140 Ga.…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Cowdery v. GreenleeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1906
- Fenn v. Ware & OwensSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Robinson v. WellerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1888
- Gray v. LynnSupreme Court of Georgia · 1913
- Tuggle v. Green & SonsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1920
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3Cited by29 opinions
- Spratlin, Harrington & Thomas, Inc. v. HawnCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1967
- Carter v. RayCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1943
- Weldon v. LashleySupreme Court of Georgia · 1958
- Walker v. StephensSupreme Court of Georgia · 1932
- Teague v. Adair Realty & Loan Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1955
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