Clark Advertising Agency, Inc. v. James Tice, American Hot Rod Association

THORNBERRY, Circuit Judge.

In this diversity action, Clark Advertising Agency sued the American Hot Rod Association (A.H.R.A.) and its president, James Tice, for payment under a contract for advertising and promotional services. Defendant Tice’s motion for a directed verdict was granted, but the jury returned a verdict against A.H.R.A. for both contractual services and attorney’s fees. A.H.R.A. attacks the admission of evidence as to contract terms negotiated between Clark and A. H.R.A. officers other than Tice, the form of the jury instructions, the denial of its request to make an opening…