Bradley v Bates [1982] JLR 197 (21 October 1982)
- Citation
- [1982] JLR 197
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Holding and result
If vital financial arrangements are later made by another agent, the original introduction ceases to be the effective cause of sale and commission is not earned by the first agent.
Court disposition
Plaintiff's claim for commission dismissed
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Material facts
Parties
Bradley
PlaintiffBates
Defendant03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether an estate agent is entitled to commission if their introduction was not the effective cause of sale
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The plaintiff claims commission as the agent who introduced the client to the vendor, asserting this introduction was the effective cause of sale.
- Respondent
- The defendant argues that vital financial arrangements were later made by another agent, making the original introduction not the effective cause of sale.
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- 01
Bradley v Bates [1982] JLR 197
Commission is earned by an estate agent only if their introduction is the effective cause of the sale.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
If vital financial arrangements are later made by another agent, the original introduction ceases to be the effective cause of sale and commission is not earned by the first agent.
Court disposition
Plaintiff's claim for commission dismissed
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