Opinion ID: 2590584
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Heading: Organizational Bonus

Text: A cause of action not raised in a party's pleadings may not be considered on summary judgment nor may it be considered for the first time on appeal. Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Products, 139 Idaho 172, 178, 75 P.3d 733, 739 (2003). In its April 13, 2003 memorandum decision and order, the district court stated: Maroun never mentioned the organization bonus in his pleadings or discovery responses during at least two years of litigation, which have included a vacated trial setting and several amended complaints. Maroun's first mention of the organization bonus was in his opposition brief to [Wyreless'] current motion for summary judgment.... It would be prejudicial for Maroun to claim new damages at this point. Because Maroun never included his claim for an organizational bonus in any pleadings, the district court did not err in refusing to consider it.