Legal Opinion

Ancom, Inc., a Corporation v. E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc., a Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided September 15, 1981No. 18-3094PublishedCited by 40 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LAY, Chief Judge.

This appeal is from a judgment notwithstanding the verdict entered on a jury verdict for $87,500 in a breach of contract suit brought by Ancom, Inc. against E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc. The district court, the Honorable Warren E. Urbom, presiding, set aside the verdict and granted Squibb a judgment notwithstanding the verdict on the ground that under Nebraska law the contract was unenforceable because of the Statute of Frauds. Ancom brought this appeal. We affirm.

Ancom, Inc., is a Nebraska corporation that produces and sells audio visual programs. E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc., is a…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Larry Luke, Individually v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, American Family Mutual Insurance Company v. Larry Luke, IndividuallyCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1973
  2. Ruzicka v. HotovyNebraska Supreme Court · 1904
  3. Kendall v. GarneauNebraska Supreme Court · 1898
  4. Ridenour v. KukerNebraska Supreme Court · 1970
  5. Ord v. BensonNebraska Supreme Court · 1956

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3Cited by40 opinions

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  4. Lauren R. Hegg v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1987
  5. Kansas City Power and Light Company v. Burlington Northern Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1983

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