Circle Security Agency, Inc. v. Ross

Plaintiff, Circle Security Agency, Inc. (Circle), brought a declaratory judgment action against Lewis D. Ross for the construction of a contract under which Circle paid Ross for certain services. The trial court found that Ross was entitled to compensation at the rate of $20,000 per year. Ross appeals from the amount awarded only, contending that the terms of the contract entitle him to $30,000 annually. Circle cross-appeals from the judgment, arguing that (1) the trial court erred in ruling that the contract had not been repudiated by Ross; and (2) Circle is entitled to damages. We affirm…