Heltborg v. Modern MacHinery

This appeal arises from a verdict following a jury trial in the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County, Montana. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, finding that defendant had violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing in its discharge of Mr. Heltborg. Defendant appeals. We reverse and remand.

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court err in allowing plaintiff’s expert witness to render legal conclusions as to the existence and breach of an implied covenant, and as to whether defendant was negligent?

2. Did the District Court err in instructing the jury on the issue of…