Miller v. Berkoski

REYNOLDSON, Chief Justice.

This appeal requires us to determine whether the disclosure rules governing agency and fiduciary relationships apply in the real estate broker and seller situation. Trial court, rendering judgment for plaintiff H. L. (Harold) Miller in his law action for commission on the sale of defendants Berkoskis’ farm, held Miller’s hidden financial transactions with the buyer would not forfeit his right to the commission. We reverse on plaintiff’s claim and affirm on defendants’ counterclaim and cross-petition.

Plaintiff Harold Miller is an Iowa-licensed real estate broker in…