Blondell v. Ahmed

Real estate agent Blondell (plaintiff) had an exclusive listing agreement with the Ahmeds (defendants) to sell their home. After the Ahmeds decided not to sell, Blondell emailed them an unsigned termination agreement stating it would take effect once both parties signed it; the Ahmeds signed and returned it, but Blondell herself did not sign until May 10, after the Ahmeds had already reached a deal to sell to the Feketes. Blondell sued for breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, seeking a commission, arguing the listing agreement was still active when the Ahmeds negotiated with the Feketes; the trial court granted the Ahmeds summary judgment based on Blondell's email, and Blondell appealed.