Willamette Quarries, Inc. v. Wodtli

Plaintiff initiated this action against Allen and Ruth Wodtli (the Wodtlis) for breach of contract, against the Wodtlis, J. C. Compton Contractor, Inc., and Morse Brothers, Inc. (Morse), 1 for trespass and conversion and against Morse for intentional interference with a contract. 2 At the close of plaintiffs case, the trial court granted both the Wodtlis’ and Morse’s motions for directed verdict, and judgment was entered in their favor. Plaintiff appeals, contending that there was sufficient evidence on each of its claims to present jury questions. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

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