Cody v. Edward D. Jones & Co.

AMUNDSON, Justice.

Edward D. Jones & Co. (Company) appeals the trial court’s judgment on the jury’s verdict for Patrick R. Cody (Cody) and against Company. We affirm.

FACTS

After graduating from Northern State College in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration, Cody became employed as the manager of the Elk Point Country Club. Thereafter, he worked at various jobs in sales and bookkeeping until he opened his own implement liquidation business in about 1980. Cody was successful in this business venture and remained in it until 1987 when he purchased a truck and trailer business in Yankton.

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