Agency
Under Mississippi law, a broker who operates without a signed listing agreement may still be entitled to a commission under the legal doctrine of:
AAdverse possession
BQuantum meruit (unjust enrichment) — compensation for services actually rendered that the principal accepted and benefited from✓ Correct
CImplied agency by estoppel only
DThere is no basis for compensation without a written agreement
Explanation
Even without a written listing agreement, a broker may be able to recover compensation under quantum meruit (reasonable compensation for services rendered) if the seller accepted the broker's services and was unjustly enriched. However, relying on quantum meruit is risky — written listing agreements are strongly recommended.
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