Murat v. F/V SHELIKOF STRAIT

OPINION

Before MATTHEWS, C.J., and RABINO WITZ, BURKE and COMPTON, JJ. BURKE, Justice.

This appeal arises out of an action filed by the owners and operators of a number of fishing vessels (Fishermen) seeking reimbursement for some $358,000 in bounced checks written by Pacific Pride Fisheries, Inc. (Corporation) for the purchase of king crab in 1981. The Fishermen sought judgment against the now-defunct corporation as well as its officers, directors and shareholders (including Joseph Murat, appellant herein) in their personal capacities. In January 1984, the trial court entered a judgment of…