Robinson v. Murphy

Opinion

ROUSE, J.

Defendant, Terris Murphy, and real party in interest, Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund (hereafter Fund), appeal from an order directing payment from the Fund of a judgment obtained by plaintiff against defendant Murphy.

Defendant is a licensed real estate broker, who purchased a house and moved it to a vacant lot which he also owned. Defendant hired Mr. Gough, a contractor, to do the work required to bring the house up to code standards. Plaintiff was interested in purchasing this house, and discussed the matter with defendant. Defendant’s real estate sign was…