T. Harry Humphreys v. Amerada Hess Corporation

SETH, Circuit Judge.

This is an action for damages arising from the refusal of defendant, Amerada Hess Corporation, to deliver stock under a stock option granted in 1968 to plaintiff, T. Harry Humphreys, who is now no longer employed by the corporation. From a jury verdict and judgment in favor of the corporation, Mr. Humphreys appeals.

Appellant Humphreys, an attorney, was a longtime employee of the former Amerada Petroleum Corporation. His tenure began in 1948 and prior to his termination he held the executive position of Manager of the Land Department. In 1968, pursuant to a plan adopted by…