Carlson Distributing Co. v. Salt Lake Brewing Co.

OPINION

THORNE, Jr., Judge:

111 Carlson Distributing Company (Carlson) and Salt Lake Brewing Co., L.C., (Salt Lake Brewing) both appeal in this matter arising from the termination of a beer distribution agreement. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Carlson and Salt Lake Brewing executed a distribution agreement on December 15, 1994, whereby Carlson agreed to distribute the Squatters brand of beer for Salt Lake Brewing. The agreement automatically renewed itself annually unless a party notified the other in writing of its election not to renew the agreement at least ninety days…