Simpson v. C & R SUPPLY, INC.

KONENKAMP, Justice.

[If 1.] Mike Simpson appeals a grant of summary judgment in favor 'of C & R Supply. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Facts

[¶ 2.] In 1970, Mike Simpson began Delta Enterprises. Delta acted as a manufacturer’s sales representative for companies making component parts for agricultural sprayers and other farm equipment. It took orders from customers and forwarded those orders directly to the manufacturers. In, 1971, Simpson and an associate, Arlan Maranell, formed a separate company, A & M Industries, Inc., to sell molded fittings, strainers, valves and other…