Godfrey v. Heller

Littlejohn, Acting Judge:

James B. Godfrey commenced this action against James W. Heller (Heller), individually and as president of Heller & Associates, Inc. (the Corporation), and against the Corporation, seeking to be declared a shareholder in the Corporation and a determination as to the amount of Godfrey’s interest. Heller and the Corporation denied Godfrey was a shareholder. The circuit court referred this matter to a special referee with finality. The parties agreed to bifurcate the hearing so that the special referee could first determine Godfrey’s status as a shareholder and, if…