Erdmann v. Preferred Research, Inc. of Georgia

MERHIGE, Senior District Judge:

In the case below, the jury awarded plaintiff damages for breach of licensing contract and tortious interference with business relationships. The district court entered judgment not withstanding the verdict for defendant on the tortious interference claim. Both parties have appealed. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Background

Appellant and Cross-Appellee, Preferred Research, Inc. (Preferred) provides title insurance, real estate appraisals and loan closings to lenders in the business of making mortgage loans in six states, including Virginia. Its…