Legal Opinion

Moreland v. Traffic Masters, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided March 6, 1997No. A96A2518PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ruffin, Judge.

Gene Moreland sued Traffic Masters, Inc. (“Traffic Masters”) for commissions allegedly due under an oral employment contract. Traffic Masters denied liability and subsequently moved for summary judgment. The trial court granted Traffic Masters’ motion, finding that “[u]nder Georgia law, the underlying employment contract was terminable at will; therefore, the promises upon which [Moreland] relied are unenforceable.” Moreland appeals, and for reasons which follow, we reverse.

■ “To prevail at summary judgment under OCGA § 9-11-56, the moving party must demonstrate that there is no…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Lau's Corp., Inc. v. HaskinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
  2. E. D. Lacey Mills, Inc. v. KeithCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
  3. George v. RobertsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1996

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Dye v. Mechanical Enterprises, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2011
  2. Terry v. CollinsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1998

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