Otto v. Pelis

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Appellant-defendant John Otto, d/b/a 3 Rivers Realty (collectively referred to as “Otto”) appeals from a judgment in favor of appellee-plaintiff Jeffery Pelis and an award of $996.66 for his percentage of a commission upon the sale of land.

The facts most favorable to the judgment reveal that in March of 1991, Pelis began working as an associated real estate broker-salesperson1 under the umbrella of Otto’s license as a principal broker. Otto and Pelis orally agreed that Pelis would receive 60% of any commission payable to Otto based on the sale of the real estate.

On May 21,…