Opinion ID: 1176472
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Trial Court's Holding

Text: The trial court's conclusion that Diethrich and Schade had entered into an enforceable contract was based on an amalgam of legal theories. The court found, first, a contract: Diethrich's promise of fair and equitable severance benefits based on [Schade's] tireless service of 10 1/2 years and his unique contributions and the appointment of an unbiased committee ... to make recommendations as to the amount of fair and equitable severance benefits  all in return for Schade's resignation and his continuing coordination of the 1983 International Cardiovascular Congress. The court then found that Schade had performed under this contract and concluded that Diethrich's silence with respect to the Committee's recommendation constituted acceptance of the recommendation and/or waiver of the right to object. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgment, Instruments of Record on Appeal, at 108.