Leen v. Butter Co.

Monte Leen and his company, Monte Leen & Associates, brought this action against The Butter Company alleging that Butter had breached an agreement making Leen the exclusive agent for Butter in the purchase of bathroom cabinets from Chi Sen Timber Industrial Company, a manufacturer in Taiwan. Leen seeks commissions he claims he is owed on sales made after Butter terminated the agency relationship. The matter was tried to a jury but the trial court granted Butter's motion for a directed verdict at the close ,of the evidence. Leen appeals. We reverse.

An agent is entitled to commissions when he…