Legal Opinion
Higgins v. Scherr
District Court, D. Maryland
Decided March 9, 1987No. Civ. S 87-14PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
SMALKIN, District Judge.
This is a diversity case seeking recovery on an alleged oral contract for the performance of certain services. It is alleged in the complaint that Scherr, owner of a Preakness winner (Aloma’s Ruler), decided several years ago “to become more involved in the horse business.” (Complaint, 1Í 4). To that end, he utilized the plaintiff, who allegedly had extensive expertise and contacts in the thoroughbred industry, to help in syndicating Aloma’s Ruler at stud, in buying additional horses, and in other ways. There is no allegation that the parties ever…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of CatrettSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
- Erie Railroad v. TompkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
- Glaser v. ShostackCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1957
- Zalis v. BlumenthalCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1969
3Cited by3 opinions
- Milton P. Higgins, III v. Nathan ScherrCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1988
- Maryland Real Estate Commission v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1990
- Express Auction Services, Inc. v. ConleyCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1999