Brevet International, Inc. v. Great Plains Luggage Co.

MILLER, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] This is an intermediate appeal in an action for breach of contract and fraud. We hold the trial court erred in granting partial summary judgment on the issue of fraud (Issue 1), but it correctly refused to pierce a corporate veil (Issue 2). We reverse Issue 1 and affirm Issue 2.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] During 1994 and 1995, Great Plains Luggage Company was engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling golf bags and golf bag travel covers from its plant located at Tyndall, South Dakota. Its principal officers, directors and shareholders were Christopher D. Crosby, W.…