Backman v. Guiliano

This is an action of tort to recover damages for the alleged interference by the defendant with the contractual rights of the plaintiff. According to the findings of a judge of the District Court the plaintiff was one of several real estate brokers “engaged” by one Fame to sell a certain parcel of real estate. The plaintiff gave the defendant information concerning the property and the latter after some negotiation told the plaintiff that, “If I’m interested, I’ll contact you” and “I’ll let you know.” Thereafter the defendant went to Fame and by falsely representing to him that he, the…