Parrish v Channel Hotels & Properties Ltd. [1974] JJ 91 (25 September 1974)

Parrish v Channel Hotels & Properties Ltd. [1974] JJ 91 (25 September 1974)

The introduction by the agent was the effective cause of the sale, and the subsequent renegotiation of payment dates did not break the chain of causation; therefore, the agent is entitled to commission.

Citation
[1974] JJ 91
Parties
Plaintiff: Parrish; Defendant: Channel Hotels & Properties Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 September 1974
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
claim allowed
Legal Topics
Estate Agent Commission, Causation in Contract, Introduction of Purchaser
Contract Law Agency Law Estate Agent Commission Causation in Contract Introduction of Purchaser

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Parties

Parrish

Plaintiff

Channel Hotels & Properties Ltd.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an estate agent is entitled to commission if the introduction of the purchaser was the effective cause of the sale, even if payment dates were renegotiated due to purchaser's default.

Ratio Decidendi

The introduction by the agent was the effective cause of the sale, and the subsequent renegotiation of payment dates did not break the chain of causation; therefore, the agent is entitled to commission.

Court Disposition

claim allowed

Orders

  • Defendant to pay commission to plaintiff