Question

Toby, an Ohio real estate broker, misrepresented to Allen that Toby was licensed in Michigan under Michigan's statute regulating real estate brokers. Allen signed a standard form listing contract agreeing to pay Toby a 6% commission for selling Allen's home in Michigan. Toby sold Allen's home. Under the circumstances, Allen is:

Answer 1

Allen signed a standard form listing contract agreeing to pay Toby a 6% commission for selling Allen's home in Michigan. Toby sold Allen's home. Under the circumstances, Allen is Not liable to Tell for any amount because Tell violated the Michigan licensing requirements.