Nelson v. Elway

Petitioners Mel T. Nelson and Metro Auto, Inc. (collectively “Nelson”) appealed a trial court ruling dismissing their claims on summary judgment grounds. The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of all of Nelson’s claims except a claim based on promissory estoppel. Nelson v. Elway, No. 93CA0629 (Colo.App. May 26, 1994) (not selected for official publication). On certiorari review in this court, the majority holds that Nelson’s civil conspiracy, breach of contract, and promissory estoppel claims were all properly dismissed by the trial court on summary judgment.

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