MIGA v. JENSEN

No. 2-98-043-CV.

25 S.W.3d 370 (2000)

Dennis L. MIGA, Appellant and Appellee, v. Ronald L. JENSEN, Appellee and Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Texas, Fort Worth.

August 3, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thompson & Knight, P.C., Scott Patrick Stolley, P. Jefferson Ballew, Leasa M. Stewart, Dallas, for Appellant (Miga).

Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P., Anne Gardner, Steven J. Graham, Fort Worth, Mayer, Brown & Platt, William H. Knull, III, Susan K. Pavlica, Houston, Law Offices of J. Michael Jaynes, J. Michael Jaynes, Irving, for Appellee (Jensen).

PANEL A: CAYCE, C.J.; LIVINGSTON and RICHARDS, JJ.


OPINION

JOHN CAYCE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This dispute arises from Ronald Jensen's refusal to honor his employee Dennis Miga's option contract to purchase stock. Miga sued Jensen for breach of contract and fraud. The trial court disregarded the jury's fraud and punitive damages findings and awarded only contract damages. We will affirm in part, reverse and render in part, and reverse and remand in part.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND...

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