Crocker v. Tam

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant Crocker, a real estate broker, sued Tam for breach of a real estate contract between Tam, the purchaser, and Atla National Investment, the seller. The contract provided that Tam would pay Crocker a $5,000 real estate commission, and that the sale would be closed on or before January 31, 1980. Crocker also sued Tam’s attorney, Barksdale, for bad faith in enticing Tam to breach the contract. The trial court granted Tam and Barksdale’s motion for summary judgment. Crocker appeals.

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