Sporleder v. Van Liere

AMUNDSON, Justice.

[¶ 1] Robert Sporleder (Sporleder) brought a cause of action against Merle Van Liere and En-R-G Max, Inc. (collectively referred to as Van Liere), claiming implied contract, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud and deceit. The claims of unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud and deceit were submitted to the jury, while the court directed a verdict on the implied contract claim. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Sporleder for $320,000 in compensatory damages and $100,000 in punitive damages. 1

[¶ 2] We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

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