Northwest Natural Gas Co. v. Chase Gardens, Inc.

In 1991, Northwest Natural Gas (NWNG) brought an action against Chase Gardens, Inc. (Chase) for breach of contract, seeking to collect money that Chase owed for natural gas and natural gas transportation services. Chase counterclaimed, alleging breach of contract and intentional interference with Chase’s relationship with its lender, Centennial Bank (the bank). The jury found for NWNG on its breach of contract claim and for Chase on its counterclaims. The trial court entered judgment for NWNG on its contract claim and for Chase on its intentional interference counterclaim. The trial court did…