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CONFIDENTIAL

Apr. 15, 1995

Breach of Contract
Specific Performance
Commission

Confidential

Settlement –  $35,000

Judge

Thomas N. Thrasher

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Martin F. Goldman


Defendant

Maurice Muehle


Facts

In September of 1990, Plaintiff was a commissioned salesman in a business brokerage. Defendant retained Plaintiff and Plaintiff's employer to sell its business. Plaintiff was terminated, by the broker, during the listing agreement. The agreement was terminated by the seller, but Defendant seller sold its business during the extension time and refused to pay the commission to the broker.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $50,000 and Defendant made no offer.

Damages

$250,000.

Other Information

This case was filed in March of 1992; one year before this result.


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