General Auto Parts Co. v. Genuine Parts Co.

SCHROEDER, Justice.

General Auto Parts, Inc. (General) brought this action asserting that Genuine Parts Company (GPC) breached an oral contract wherein GPC allegedly promised the current owner of General, Frank Workland, the exclusive right to sell NAPA automotive parts in Boise. Following trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of General and against GPC in the amount of $100,000. General appealed the trial court’s decision denying General’s motion to amend its complaint to include a claim for punitive damages and limiting General’s measure of damages to lost profits. GPC cross appealed…