Fennell Realty Co., Inc. v. Martin

Fennell Realty Company and Joann Brasher, a licensed real estate salesperson, appeal from a judgment based upon a jury verdict awarding James and Kathy Martin $17,000 on their claim against Fennell, Brasher, and John and Marcia Maicus, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit in the sale of a used residence.

On April 7, 1984, the Martins purchased the house from the Maicuses through Fennell Realty; Brasher (who was, at the time of the purchase, a salesperson for Fennell Realty); and Chris Dobson, a realtor who located the Maicus home in a multiple listing service. The sales contract…