Williams v. Chamer

By Judge Arthur B. Vieregg, Jr.

This action at law came before the court for ore terms hearing on March 17 and 18, 1993.1 have considered the pleadings, the evidence, *13and the authorities furnished by counsel. The remaining issues in this case are now ripe for decision.

Parties

This case arose out of the actions of Ronald G. Chamer (“Chamer”) in forming a corporation, Popeye’s of Martinsburg, Inc. (“Popeye’s/ Martinsburg”), to operate a franchised fried chicken and biscuit restaurant in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Popeye’s/Martinsburg was incorporated in December, 1988. On January 3, 1991,…