Wicks v. O'CONNELL

Defendant appeals a judgment for plaintiff for securities law violations. 1 ORS 59.115(1)(b); ORS 59.115(3). He asserts that the court erred when it admitted testimony, over his objection, and denied his motions for a directed verdict. We affirm. 2

The jury could find that, in February, 1979, O’Connell formed a corporation to provide bus transportation and was a shareholder, director and president. Defendant was a shareholder, director and secretary and a friend of O’Connell. Defendant had also been involved in the corporation since its formation, frequently discussed its affairs with…