Glasgow v. Cole

Margaret A. Cole (Cole) appeals from the judgment of the trial court granting a new trial on the issue of damages only in favor of William Glasgow (Glasgow) in Glasgow’s breach-of-contract action. 1 Glasgow cross-appeals, claiming the trial court erroneously instructed the jury on the measure of damages. We reverse the trial court’s judgment and dismiss Glasgow’s cross-appeal.

The facts, as pertinent to the issues on appeal are as follows. Glasgow filed this action for breach of contract against his insurance broker, Cole, claiming that: 1) Glasgow was a named insured on a proof of insurance…