Lynn J. Jordan, an Individual, D/B/A Jordan & Young Farms v. Shattuck National Bank, a National Banking Association and Ned Stuart, an Individual

LOGAN, Circuit Judge.

In this diversity action for tortious breach of a confidential relationship and interference with contract, plaintiff Lynn Jordan appeals from a directed verdict in favor of defendants Ned Stuart and Shat-tuck National Bank. On appeal, Jordan contends that the directed verdict was improper because a reasonable jury could have found in his favor on both the issues of liability and damages. We agree, and accordingly reverse and remand for a new trial. 1

In reviewing the grant of a motion for directed verdict, this court must view the evidence and all reasonable inferences to…