Ross v. Perry

SHARP,' Justice.

The question presented is: What effect did the unanticipated condemnation of defendant’s property have upon the right of Ross’ successor to continue to receive the commissions stipulated in defendant’s letter of 20 September 1943 to Ross?

The rule is that a real estate broker, employed by the owner to sell or lease designated property, is entitled to his commission when he negotiates a sale or lease within the terms of his authority; and his right is not affected if the principal voluntarily cancels the contract which the broker negotiated. Bonn v. Summers, 249 N.C. 357, 106…