Reynolds Properties, Inc. v. Bickelmann

MILLER, Chief Judge.

Reynolds Properties, Inc., d/b/a Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty (“Coldwell”) sued Bruce A. Bickelmann (“Bickelmann”) seeking its commission on a real estate transaction that failed to close. Following a hearing on cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial court granted Bickelmann’s motion and denied that of Coldwell. Coldwell now appeals. Finding that Coldwell’s claim lacks a basis in the contracts of the parties, we affirm.

To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that…