BOWLES v. KEY TITLE CO.

(961675; CA A100370)

986 P.2d 1236 (1999)

163 Or. App. 9

David M. BOWLES, assignee of Bowles Corporation, an Oregon corporation, Respondent, v. KEY TITLE COMPANY, an Oregon corporation, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided September 22, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jonathan M. Radmacher, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was McEwen, Gisvold, Rankin, Carter & Streinz, LLP.

Douglas B. Gordon, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent.

Before LANDAU, Presiding Judge, and DEITS, Chief Judge, and WOLLHEIM, Judge.


DEITS, C.J.

Defendant Key Title Company appeals from the judgment for plaintiff Bowles1 on his claims for negligence and breach of contract in this action arising out of defendant's services as an escrow agent for plaintiff. We reverse.

In early 1994, plaintiff entered into an agreement with the Estate of T.J. Starker to purchase a 122-acre parcel on which plaintiff planned to build a residential development. Plaintiff was not...

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