From Yada yada- She needs her money. Jerry faces real estate suit, by Helen Peterson of the New York Daily News, April 30, 2005.
A grievance filed in Manhattan Supreme Court claims that Jerry Seinfeld and his wife unlawfully deprived real estate broker, Tamara Cohen out of an $117,000 commission. The broker demanded she spent months showing properties to a Seinfeld representative, comprising a property that Seinfeld bought for $3.9 million. Seinfeld as well as his wife offered to compensate Cohen for her time, but much less than her regular commission. As per to news sources Seinfeld and his wife wanted to see the property, however when they tried to contact Cohen over several days, they could not reach her. They left to see the property without her and made a deal with the owners. Cohen claims she couldn't contact the Seinfelds for religious reasons for the reason that it was the Sabbath and she is an observant Jew. The lawsuit suspect Seinfeld of breach of contract and fraud.

Assignment-

1. If the realtor originally showed the property to Seinfeld's representative, is she entitled to the commission?

2. Did the realtor live up to her votive obligations to the Seinfelds? Why or Why not?

3. On what foundation could there be a claim of fraud against the Seinfelds?

4. Does religious adherence provide an excuse for the realtor to be unavailable? Explain