Opinion ID: 1677980
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: False Statement

Text: Shelby bases its promissory-fraud claim on one statement allegedly made by Dr. Burkethat Shelby would promptly receive a written contract that contained all the important provisions that were contained in the RSA, in particular, the three-year, noncancelable provision. Of course, Dr. Burke unequivocally denies making this representation. Equally unequivocal, however, was Dr. Jander's testimony that he did make it. Moreover, Dr. Thompson corroborated Dr. Jander's testimony. More specifically, Dr. Thompson testified that he discussed the RSA with Dr. Burke by telephone sometime before May 30, 1996. Dr. Thompson testified as follows: Q. [By counsel for Shelby] [D]uring that conversation you had with Dr. Burke, did you talk with him any about the 3-year contract? A. [By Dr. Thompson] Yes, I did. You know, we had not gotten a written contract at that time, and he and I were talking about it. I told him that we were concerned that we had not gotten a written contract. During that conversation, he told me not to be concerned, that it was in the hands of the lawyers and that there were no major changes. . . . . Q. That confirmed to you what Dr. Burke had told Dr. Jander? A. Yes. I mean, yeah, in the course of the conversation, you know, he knew what we were talking about. It was pretty clear to both of us. That made me feel more comfortable. The jury heard substantial evidence from which it could conclude that Dr. Burke made this promise.