Sparks v. Microwave Associates, Inc.

Sparks seeks to recover damages for the alleged breach of a stock option issued to him by the de fendant (Microwave) under its “Officer and Key Employee Qualified Stock Option Plan” (the plan). There was a verdict for Sparks. Microwave’s bill of exceptions brings before us exceptions (a) to the judge’s denial of a directed verdict; (b) to his charge; and (c) to his refusal to give certain requested instructions. The testimony is stated in its aspect most favorable to Sparks.

Sparks, an electrical engineer, had been employed by a firm specializing in the development of yttrium iron garnet…