Ewing v. Hladky Construction, Inc.

GOLDEN, Justice.

[T1] While Appellant Van Ewing (Ewing) was employed by Appellee Hladky Construc tion, Inc., (company), he received one thousand shares of stock in the company from Appellee Mike Hladky (Hladky). Upon Ewing's resignation, Hladky demanded the return of the stock, and Ewing refused, insisting he was entitled to compensation for the return of the stock. Litigation ensued, and, after a bench trial, the trial court determined that the stock was a conditional gift with a reversionary interest and must be returned without compensation. In his appeal, Ewing contends that the…