C. Haydon Limited v. Montana Mining Properties

- Page 141 K. Malcom Clews commenced this action in the District Court for the Second Judicial District in Silver Bow County to recover damages from the defendant, Montana Mining Properties Incorporated (MMPI), for breach of contract. MMPI filed a third-party complaint against Frank Crowley and William Murray for common law fraud, conspiracy, and breach of fiduciary duty. William Murray was dismissed by order of the District Court and Crowley filed a counter claim against MMPI. Following a jury trial, judgment was entered against MMPI on November 7, 1996. The jury verdict awarded Clews $298,275.33 for breach of a written agreement for his consulting services, and $8,268,851.78 for breach of MMPIs promise to deliver stock. The jury verdict also awarded Crowley $2,000,000 for breach - Page 142 of MMPIs promise to deliver stock. On November 18, 1996, MMPI filed a motion for new trial or in the alternative to alter or amend judgment. On January 10, 1997, the District Court denied MMPIs motion. MMPI filed its notice of appeal on February 7, 1997. We affirm the jurys verdict and the judgment of the District Court.