Agency
The 'procuring cause' doctrine is relevant to commission disputes because it determines:
AHow much commission is earned
BWhich broker's efforts were the direct cause of bringing about the completed sale✓ Correct
CThe commission split between brokers
DWhether a commission is owed to the listing broker
Explanation
Procuring cause establishes which broker's uninterrupted efforts were the proximate cause of the completed sale, determining commission rights when disputes arise between cooperating brokers.
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