George L. Michell v. James A. Key, Jr.

21 F.3d 1114 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. George L. MICHELL, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. James A. KEY, Jr. Defendant-Appellant. No. 92-17043. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted March 15, 1994. Decided April 5, 1994. Before: CHOY, REINHARDT and LEAVY, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 Appellant James A. Key, Jr. (Key) appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment to Appellee George Michell (Michell) on a breach of contract claim in connection with Key's services as escrow agent to Citywide Financial Services (Citywide) and Michell's assignor, Shasta Holdings, Inc. (Shasta). In addition, Key appeals the district court's denial of his motions for judgment as a matter of law, a new trial and an amended judgment following the entry of a jury verdict against Key for negligence in his performance of his obligations under an escrow agreement, dated June 12, 1986, between himself and Shasta (the Escrow Agreement). 3 More…