Fourteen West Realty, Inc. v. Lane

Banke, Judge.

This case involves a claim by the plaintiff, a licensed real estate brokerage firm, against the defendant property owner for commissions. Plaintiff alleged in its complaint that defendant entered an "exclusive listing contract” with plaintiff for the sale of his home; that plaintiff produced purchasers willing, able, and prepared to purchase defendant’s home; and that defendant refused to consummate or close the sale and is therefore liable to plaintiff for commission fees. Defendant answered, denying the plaintiffs allegations. Subsequently, the defendant moved for summary…