Pittman v. Larson Distributing Co.

KELLY, Judge.

Plaintiff, Ned Pittman, brought this action against the defendants, Larson Distributing Company (the company) and its employees, John Larson and Robert Fitz-simmons, seeking damages arising out of the termination of his employment contract. The defendants’ motion for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff’s case was granted and the action was dismissed. Pittman argues on appeal that there was sufficient evidence concerning his claims for breach of contract, wrongful discharge, fraud, conspiracy, and slander to submit the claims to the jury. We agree and reverse in part.

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