Savik v. Entech, Inc.

Marlen G. Savik and Jack Piippo (Savik and Piippo) appeal from the jury verdict of the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, denying their request for damages for breach of contract. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

For purposes of this decision, this Court will discuss only the following dispositive issues:

1) Did the District Court err in dismissing Savik and Piippo’s breach of contract claim?

2) Did the District Court err in instructing the jury on parol evidence when Savik and Piippo sought recovery under a theory of fraudulent inducement?

BACKGROUND

In 1983, Savik and…