Agency
In NJ, a 'procuring cause' dispute typically arises when:
AA seller refuses to pay any commission
BTwo agents claim they are entitled to the commission because both had a role in bringing the buyer and seller together✓ Correct
CThe property fails to appraise
DThe buyer backs out after signing the contract
Explanation
A procuring cause dispute arises when multiple agents claim commission credit for a transaction. The prevailing agent must show they were the direct, proximate, and continuous cause of the sale through an unbroken chain of events.
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