Holman v. Joe Steele Realty, Inc.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment pursuant to Rule 54 (b), Ala.R.Civ.P., in a fraud action in favor of appellees-defendants, Joe Steele Realty of Gadsden, Inc. (hereinafter Steele Realty); David Clokey; and James and Carolyn Minton.1

The Mintons entered into a listing agreement to sell their residence with Betty Batson, a real estate agent employed by Steele Realty. The defendant, David Clokey, is a licensed real estate broker and president of Steele Realty. On June 20, 1983, the plaintiffs-appellants, Ray and Jacqueline Holman, contacted Clokey and were shown the Mintons' home.

Clokey…