Phillips v. Mukluk Freight Lines, Inc.

COMPTON, Justice.

This case arises from a dispute between several independent truck owner-operators (drivers) and Mukluk Freight Lines (Mukluk) regarding compensation owed the drivers under the terms of their lease agreements with Mukluk. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Mukluk, finding an accord and satisfaction. The drivers appeal this ruling and the trial court’s denial of their motion for relief from judgment under Civil Rule 60(b). We reverse.

I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Appellants Phillips, et al. are independent truck owner-operators who entered separate agreements to…