Murray E. Gildersleeve Logging Co. v. Northern Timber Corp.

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict rendered in favor of Northern Timber Corporation (“NTC”) on a breach of contract suit against Murray E. Gildersleeve Logging Co. (“MEG”). The jury found MEG liable for damages totalling $213,640.51. Interest, costs and attorney’s fees were added. This appeal concerns only the jury instructions given at trial. For the reasons set forth below, we find that the jury was correctly instructed as to all issues except the measure of damages. On remand, the jury must be instructed on the proper measure of damages and permitted to decide…