Agency
The Massachusetts 'procuring cause' doctrine determines:
AWhich lawyer drafted the P&S
BWhich broker is entitled to the commission by being the proximate cause of the sale✓ Correct
CWhen the escrow deposit must be paid
DThe order of priority among liens
Explanation
Procuring cause determines which broker (in a co-brokerage situation) is entitled to the commission. The procuring cause broker is the one whose efforts were the proximate and effective cause leading to the completed sale.
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