Pearson-Cook Co. v. Preferred Properties, Inc.

Plaintiff, a real estate broker, brought a suit for a portion of the commission paid to defendant Preferred Properties, Inc., for the sale of certain apartment buildings. Plaintiff appeals the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of defendants.

Defendants Frederick Poel and Constance Withey owned the Hillcrest apartment complex and a house, both located in Wyoming, Michigan. On October 4, 1976, they listed this property for sale with Preferred Properties, Inc. The listing agreement provided for a 7% broker’s commission. Preferred then filed the agreement with the Grand Rapids Real…