John A. Russell Corp. v. Bohlig

Former employee James Bohlig appeals from a jury verdict on his counterclaim for breach of an employment contract by his former employer, the John A. Russell Corporation. Mr. Bohlig contends that the court erred by concluding that the employment contract was ambiguous and thus by allowing the jury to construe its meaning. He also claims that the court erred by admitting evidence of his character in violation of V.R.E. 404, 405 and 608. We agree in both respects, and thus, reverse and remand for a new trial on the counterclaim. The Corporation cross-appeals the court’s determination that it…