Reidy v. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County

In an action for breach of contract by a developer of a projected shopping mall complex against the consolidated city-county government of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, the District Court granted partial summary judgment against the developer striking his claim for loss of a percentage of income and ownership of the proposed complex. The developer appeals. We vacate the summary judgment and remand for further proceedings.

In June, 1978, plaintiff Michael Reidy and defendant Anaconda- Deer Lodge County entered into an agreement for the development of a shopping mall complex in a six-block area of…