JOHNSON v. BERGSTROM

TC 75-5125; SC 25428.

587 P.2d 71 (1978)

284 Or. 343

Mary Jane JOHNSON, Aka Jerry Johnson, and Harry Whitson, Respondents, v. Emil BERGSTROM, Appellant, and Claude W. Smith and Juwana F. Smith, Defendants.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided November 29, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Terence J. Hammons of Hammons, Phillips & Jensen, Eugene, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief was David L. Jensen of Hammons, Phillips & Jensen, Eugene.

Donald K. Hutchinson of Hoffman, Morris, Van Rysselberghe & Giustina, Eugene, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondents.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is an action by the assignees of a contract who bring a tort claim for wrongful interference with contract rights. The case was tried before the court, without a jury. Plaintiffs were awarded a judgment of $2,975 in general damages and $3,500 in punitive damages. Defendant appeals.

Norman Bergstrom, brother of defendant Emil Bergstrom, is a real estate broker. He obtained a listing on a tavern owned by a couple named Smith under which...

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