LaMar Advertising of South Dakota, Inc. v. Heavy Constructors, Inc.

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Lamar Advertising of South Dakota, Inc. appeals the circuit court’s denial of Lamar’s request for specific performance of a billboard/sign lease. In the alternative, Lamar appeals the circuit court’s calculation of damages arising from Heavy Constructors, Ine.’s breach of the lease. We affirm the denial of specific performance, but reverse and remand for a new trial on damages.

[¶ 2.] Lamar is engaged in the outdoor advertising business. The business involves leasing, purchasing, or otherwise acquiring rights to real property in order to construct billboard signs…