Charles T. Jones v. Ridgely Communications Inc.

Finney, Justice:

Respondent-Appellant Charles T. Jones (Jones) and Appellant-Respondent Ridgely Communications (Ridgely) appeal the judgment of the trial court in this breach of contract suit. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

This action grows out of Ridgely’s termination of Jones’ employment as General Manager of two radio stations. Jones brought suit against Ridgely and its agent, Robert Kramer (Kramer), alleging five causes of action; 1) breach of contract, 2) fraudulent misrepresentation, 3) breach of oral contract, 4) outrage, and 5) slander. Ridgely counterclaimed, asserting…