Matthews v. Collman

OPINION

Respondent Phyllis Coliman was employed as a real estate broker by appellant Jack Matthews (“Matthews”) and his real estate company, appellant Jack Matthews & Company (“Matthews & Co.”). While so employed, Coliman assisted in procuring and negotiating the sale of a valuable commercial site partially owned by Matthews. Coliman believed that she was acting on Matthews’ behalf, as the seller’s agent, in this transaction and was entitled to a commission. Matthews believed that Coliman was acting on behalf of the buyer in the transaction and did not believe he or his company was obligated…