Hayes v. Advanced Towing Services, Inc.

JOSEPHINE Linker Hart, Judge.

Terry Hayes appeals a directed verdict that dismissed his tortious interference claim against appellees. Appellant argues that when viewing the evidence in a light most favorable to him, substantial evidence existed that tended to establish his claim against appellees, and, therefore, the directed verdict was inappropriate. We agree with appellant and reverse and remand.

Both parties operated competing towing companies in the same town. At the time of the trial, appellant had worked in the area for approximately fifteen years, while appellees had worked in the area…