Ostendorf-Morris Co. v. Slyman

Plaintiff-broker appeals from a judgment for defendants-sellers on broker’s claim for a commission on the sale of commercial real estate. Broker asserts that the trial court’s verdict and judgment were against the manifest weight of the evidence. 1 We find that the trial court’s decision is supported by competent, credible evidence, so we affirm.

The evidence in this non-jury trial shows that the sale property was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Slyman and Mr. Carrino. Mr. Fox, a salesman for plaintiff-broker, first contacted Mr. Slyman to inquire about leasing some real property unrelated to this case.…