Bwx Electronics, Inc., a Body Corporate of the State of Maryland v. Control Data Corporation, a Body Corporate of the State of Delaware

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge HARRY T. EDWARDS.

HARRY T. EDWARDS, Circuit Judge:

This case involves a diversity action brought by appellant, BWX Electronics, Inc. (“BWX”), against appellee, Control Data Corporation (“CDC”), for breach of contract and fraud. In its contract claim, BWX alleged that CDC intentionally breached an agreement under which BWX had an exclusive option to negotiate for the purchase of a business and a building owned by CDC. In its fraud claim, BWX asserted that CDC had induced it to enter into the disputed agreement without ever intending to negotiate…