Ruff v. Boltz

This was an action for a real estate commission which was tried by the court without a jury. Plaintiff appealed from a judgment for defendant.

There were sharp conflicts in the testimony. Because judgment was rendered for defendant we shall state the disputed evidence in a manner most favorable to her. Defendant gave Hillsdale Realty (Hills-dale) an exclusive listing to sell a residence. After the listing expired she verbally requested Hillsdale to continue to make efforts to sell the property. On August 21, 1965, while working as a saleslady for Hillsdale, Diane Blackwood called defendant at…