Breedlove v. Hurst

Beasley, Judge.

Appellee Hurst was a general partner in the limited partnership of Bolling Ridge Estates, the owner of a tract of property in Hall County. In 1973, Hurst contacted appellant Breedlove, a real estate appraiser, and put him in communication with Hillman, a prospective purchaser of the property.

As a result of this contact, Breedlove and Hillman reached an agreement whereby, for a total fee of $8,500, Breedlove would prepare two appraisals of the property. Hillman paid a retainer of $1,000, and Breedlove prepared the appraisals in late 1973. Hillman received the appraisal reports,…