SUB STATION II OF TENNESSEE, INC. v. Oliver

Harwell, Justice:

Respondents Sub Station II of Tennessee, Inc., and Robert A. Galiano, Jr., initiated this breach of contract action against appellant James O. Oliver, Sr., for nonpayment of a promissory note. The jury returned a verdict in favor of respondents. On appeal, appellant raises various procedural and evidentiary issues. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

I. FACTS

Sub Station II, Inc., is a national submarine sandwich fast food restaurant chain. Galiano, through his corporation, Sub Station II of Tennessee, Inc. (Sub Station II), owned the franchise rights for the State of…