Schade v. Diethrich

FELDMAN, Vice Chief Justice.

Edward B. Diethrich, M.D. seeks review of a court of appeals’ decision that his promise to develop an “equitable and fair separation agreement” for employee Dewey D. Schade was enforceable on the basis of promissory estoppel. Schade v. Diethrich, No. 1 CA-CIV 8478 (Ariz.Ct.App. Jan. 15, 1987). We granted review to consider the following issues:

1. Whether Diethrich’s promise was enforceable and on what theory;

2. If Schade was entitled to recover, did A.R.S. § 23-355 permit the trial judge to treble the damages;

3. Whether Schade was entitled to prejudgment interest;

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