Phipps v. Clark Oil & Refining Corp.

OPINION

SCOTT, Justice.

Mark A. Phipps commenced this action in Hennepin County District Court in September, 1985. In their answer defendants, Clark Oil & Refining Corporation (Clark Oil) and Leroy Chmielewski, asserted that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. On December 16, 1985, defendants moved for judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Rule 12.03 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure. The trial court granted defendants’ motion and, on February 11, 1986, judgment was entered in favor of the defendants, and Phipps’ complaint was dismissed with…