Geisdorf v. Doughty

HOWE, Chief Justice:

Defendant Mary Doughty appeals from a judgment entered against her and in favor of plaintiff William H. Geisdorf stemming from a dispute over a lease agreement between the parties. Doughty contends the trial court erroneously stated the law in the jury instructions. She seeks (1) reversal of the judgment entered below on the jury verdict and (2) a new trial to address her counterclaim. Geisdorf cross-appeals, seeking a remand to the trial court for clarification and .resolution of his claim against Doughty for an alleged breach of contract.

BACKGROUND

In August of 1992,…