Pointer v. Hill

SIMMS, Justice.

Appellee-plaintiff’s action in the trial court was for the recovery of a real estate broker’s commission under a written ninety (90) day exclusive listing contract, and for fraud arising from an alleged conspiracy to abrogate appellee’s rights under the ex-ecutory contract.

The trial court sustained appellee’s motion for directed verdict against appellant Hill for the 5% commission ($800) and against both appellants Hill and Leigh for fraud ($800). Judgment was entered accordingly, and appeal perfected.

In an unpublished opinion, the Court of Appeals reversed the judgment of the…