Jayne v. Kennedy & Coe, L.L.C.

Knudson, J.:

Donald D. Jayne appeals from the judgment of the district court concluding that Kennedy & Coe, L.L.C., did not breach its contractual obligation owed to Jayne.

Jayne is the successor in interest to an employment procurement contract entered into between Key Employment Services (Key) and Kennedy & Coe (employer). As a result of Key s efforts, Robert Keck was hired by the employer but never actually went to work for the firm. Jayne contends entitlement to a fee under the contract; the employer contends no fee is owed.

The underlying facts are not in dispute. After Key located and…