Wilkinson v. Walker

In this legal malpractice case, the personal representative of the estate of deceased attorney Walker (Walker) appeals from an adverse judgment entered on a jury verdict. Walker contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict.1

In 1978, plaintiff (Wilkinson), who had invented a glass repair product, sold a distributorship to Alt, Ritchey & Stewart (Alt). The agreement provided that certain payments be made to Wilkinson. Alt defaulted. As a result, Wilkinson sent a letter, dated September 18,1978:

“Dear Mr. Alt:

“As of September 16,1978 you and your associates have…