Luisi v. Bank of Commerce

This was an action in tort for damages because of the alleged interference by defendants with a contract between plaintiff and another. Plaintiff appealed from a judgment of involuntary nonsuit given at the completion of plaintiff’s case in chief.

Oscar Pollard and Bay Powell were partners in automobile and truck dealerships in the city of MiltonFreewater. Powell served notice on Pollard of his desire to terminate the business relationship. Thereafter negotiations were entered into and Pollard agreed with Powell to purchase Powell’s interest in the business for $60,000. Plaintiff alleges that…