Darby v. Furman Co., Inc.

TOAL, Justice:

This matter is before the Court on a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in Darby v. The Furman Co., No. 97-UP-241 (S.C.Ct.App. filed April 4, 1997). The case involves a breach of fiduciary duty claim against a real estate broker. The Court of Appeals remanded for further factual findings. We reverse.

Factual/Procedural Background

Petitioner Gwendolyn N. Darby (“Darby”) owned a large tract of land in Greenville County. In 1987, Darby contacted respondent Furman Company, Inc. (“Furman”) and spoke with its agent, Bill Fogleman (“Fogleman”). Darby expressed…