Agency
The 'procuring cause' rule is most relevant in determining:
AWhether a listing agreement is enforceable
BWhich broker is entitled to a commission when multiple brokers claim to have caused the sale✓ Correct
CWhether a buyer's agent can show in-house listings
DThe amount of commission owed in a dual agency situation
Explanation
Procuring cause disputes arise when multiple brokers claim they were responsible for a sale. The uninterrupted chain of causation from initial introduction to the closing is analyzed to determine who was the procuring cause.
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