Massachusetts Appeals Court July 10, 1985 (Charles River Construction Co. v. Kirksey)

Fine, J.

A substantial business deal went awry, leading to this complex litigation. Judgment entered for the plaintiff for $200,000 with interest and a $50,000 attorney fee. All parties have appealed.

Factual background.

The evidence at trial would have allowed the jury to find the following facts. In 1979, two of the defendants, James N.