Langlois Ltd. v La Pulente Devs. Ltd. [1970] JJ 1497 (03 July 1970)

Langlois Ltd. v La Pulente Devs. Ltd. [1970] JJ 1497 (03 July 1970)

Commission is payable on the total value of the plot and the house, as the contract is equivalent to the sale of a completed house.

Citation
[1970] JJ 1497
Parties
Applicant: Langlois Ltd.; Respondent: La Pulente Devs. Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
03 July 1970
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Estate Agent Commission, Contract Interpretation

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Parties

Langlois Ltd.

Applicant

La Pulente Devs. Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether commission is payable on the total value of plot and house when contract includes agreement to build a standard house

Ratio Decidendi

Commission is payable on the total value of the plot and the house, as the contract is equivalent to the sale of a completed house.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • Commission to be paid on total value of plot and house