Foreman v. Eastern Foods, Inc.

Birdsong, Judge.

Eastern Foods was granted summary judgment on Foreman’s breach of employment contract claims that he was wrongfully terminated and that he was entitled to one year’s salary, a bonus, and a stock option. The case went to trial only on Foreman’s claim that he was entitled to be reimbursed by Eastern Foods for part of the loss he suffered in selling a home.

At the conclusion of Foreman’s evidence, the trial court, sua sponte, stated its intention to grant a directed verdict to Eastern Foods. Thereafter, Eastern Foods made such a motion contending that Foreman had made an…