Barks v. Cosgriff Co.

Michael D. Barks sued Cosgriff Company (Cosgriff) for wrongful termination. Cosgriff filed a counterclaim for breach of contract. Prior to trial, the Douglas County District Court sustained Barks’ demurrer to Cosgriff’s counterclaim. A jury rendered a verdict in Barks’ favor on the wrongful termination claim. Cosgriff appeals the jury’s verdict and the district court’s order sustaining Barks’ demurrer. On cross-appeal, Barks *662requests an award of attorney fees. We reverse the jury’s verdict on Barks’ wrongful termination claim because the district court improperly instructed the jury with…