Pharma Conference Education, Inc. v. State of Tennessee (Breach of Contract)

Style: Pharma Conference Education, Inc. v. State of Tennessee

TSC Docket Number: W2021-00999-SC-R11-CV

Court of Appeals Opinion: https://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/OpinionsPDFVersion/PharmaConferenceEducationOPN.pdf

Summary by the Court of Appeals:

This appeal arises from a breach of contract case that concerned whether the contract at issue lacked consideration due to an illusory promise. Specifically, the terms of the contract provided that the plaintiff would produce as many programs “as is feasible.” The parties filed competing motions for summary judgment. The claims commission granted the State of Tennessee’s motion for summary judgment finding that the contract between the parties was devoid of consideration due to an illusory promise and was therefore unenforceable. Additionally, the claims commission denied the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment as to liability and denied the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment as to damages finding that the issue was moot. The plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

Permission to Appeal Granted: August 9, 2023

Appellants’ Briefs Filed: September 8, 2023

Appellees’ Briefs Filed: October 9, 2023

Appellants’ Reply Brief Filed: October 23, 2023

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Oral Argument Date: December 6, 2023

Link to Oral Argument Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WjutdHv9y0

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