Murph & Fritz's Place, Inc. v. Loretta

OPINION OF THE COURT

Julian F. Kubiniec, J.

In this nonjury action, plaintiff sues defendant for damages for defendant’s negligent performance as a real estate broker in his representation of plaintiff. Plaintiff retained defendant to sell his commercial building. Thereafter, Lange offered to purchase the building and defendant submitted this offer to plaintiff for his acceptance. The purchase offer indicated that defendant received a $100 deposit from Lange at the time that he made his offer. The contract further required Lange to pay additional deposit money of $1,900. Plaintiff accepted…