Amerus Property Brokers v. Hicklin

NEUMAN, Justice.

This case involves a real estate brokerage firm’s attempt to recover a commission on the renewal of a commercial lease between two parties originally brought together by the broker. The question is whether the second lease is a “negotiated renewal” qualifying for a commission under the parties’ listing agreement, or a totally “new” lease beyond the parties’ agreement. Ruling on the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment, the district court entered judgment for the broker. Because we believe the court correctly applied the contract’s “negotiated renewal” provision, we…