United Investors, Inc. v. Tsotsos

This appeal arises out of an action brought by plaintiff United Investors, Inc. to recover a brokerage commission allegedly due under the terms of a real estate listing agreement. Defendant Paul Tsotsos answered, denying plaintiff was entitled to any commission because plaintiff had failed to produce a ready, willing and able purchaser. In a counterclaim which was subsequently dismissed, defendant further alleged that plaintiff improperly disposed of the earnest money deposited by the purchaser. After briefing and argument, the trial court granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment,…