Bradley v Bates [1982] JLR 197 (21 October 1982)

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.

Citation: [1982] JLR 197
Parties: Plaintiff: Bradley; Defendant: Bates
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 21 October 1982
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Plaintiff's claim for commission dismissed
Legal Topics: Estate Agents, Commission, Effective Cause of Sale

Agency Law Contract Law Estate Agents Commission Effective Cause of Sale

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Parties

Bradley

Plaintiff

Bates

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether an estate agent is entitled to commission if their introduction was not the effective cause of sale

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