Legal Opinion

Sperry v. Montana State University

Montana Supreme Court

Decided August 30, 1989No. 89-157PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Weber

The plaintiff, Ray V. Sperry, brought this action to recover “conversion compensation” allegedly due him as a result of a contract conversion that took place in 1967 at Montana State University. After a bench trial, the District Court for the Eighteenth Judicial District, Gallatin County, entered judgment for Montana State University. From this judgment, Mr. Sperry appeals. We affirm.

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court err in concluding that the retirement agreement entered into between MSU and Mr. Sperry constituted a complete waiver and release of all claims he is now asserting?

2. Is…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Jackson v. NangleAlaska Supreme Court · 1984
  2. Kelly v. LovejoyMontana Supreme Court · 1977
  3. State v. StatczarMontana Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Westfall v. Motors Ins. Corp.Montana Supreme Court · 1962
  5. Wyman v. DuBray Land RealtyMontana Supreme Court · 1988

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3Cited by14 opinions

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  4. Larson v. UndemMontana Supreme Court · 1990
  5. In Re the Marriage of MagerMontana Supreme Court · 1990

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