HARMON INS. AGENCY, INC. v. Thorson

The plaintiff, Harmon Insurance Agency (Harmon), filed suit against the defendant, Nancy Thorson, an insurance broker. Harmon sought compensation for earned premiums due under certain insurance policies, less credits due Thorson. The trial court awarded the plaintiff $195.71. The defendant appeals.

The record shows that sometime during the last quarter of 1989, Thorson solicited various policies of insurance for two businesses known as “Partners” and “Pen and Print.” Pursuant to an oral agreement with Harmon, Thorson was to receive 75% of the commissions earned on those policies. The remaining…