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Perspective

Sep. 3, 2011

Appellate decision impacts disputes between sellers and brokers

A 1st District decision clarifies two rules governing disputes between a seller and broker. By Steven C. Spronz of Murchison & Cumming LLP

See Correction Below.

By Steven C. Spronz

On Aug. 17, a "double scoop" decision by the 1st District Court of Appeal expanded the discussion regarding statutes of limitation in California and the permitted use of parol evidence in a particular type of claim by a seller of real estate against the seller's broker.

In the case of Thomson v. Canyon, 2011 DJDAR 12447 (1st Dist. Aug. 17, 2011), Regina Thomson agreed to sell ...

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