American Oil Co. v. Columbia Oil Co.

Respondent American Oil Company (American) sued Columbia Oil Co., Inc. (Columbia) for an unpaid debt. Columbia counterclaimed on several grounds alleging wrongful termination of their sales contract by American. The original action for debt was settled by stipulation, and trial was had on only one of Columbia's counterclaims. Columbia appeals from a jury verdict in favor of American and subsequent judgment dismissing Columbia's counterclaims. The case was certified to this court by the Court of Appeals. We affirm the trial court.

Colin Bleiler, Sr., was the sole proprietor of a petroleum…