Pollitzer v. Long

Chandler, Justice:

Appellants (Beaufort Realty) brought this action against Respondent (Long) to recover a commission on a sale of real estate. At the close of all the evidence, the trial judge granted Long’s motion for directed verdict. We affirm.

FACTS

Long and two partners owned the Thomas Rhett House in Beaufort, South Carolina. In May 1985, one of the partners approached Henry Chambers of Beaufort Realty about marketing the property. Thereafter, Beaufort Realty and the owners executed an exclusive right-to-sell agreement.

Upon receipt of the contract, Beaufort Realty prepared a brochure and…