Central Realty Co. v. Clutter

The question posed before this court is whether appellant is bound by the terms of the extension clause to pay appellee a six-percent commission. This clause states: “or is sold within three months after the period 0f this listing to anyone with whom you [broker] have negotiated with respect to a sale during the period of -this listing and of whom I have notice, I agree to pay you a commission of 6%***.”

In reviewing this clause, the trial judge found that appellee’s evidence established that appellee had “negotiated” with Y. E. Merillat, and that the farm was sold within three months after…