Wakefield

Wakefield

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Asked about the use of the name Wakefield, Mr. Logie responded, “I would expect them to say, as the SCC (State Corporation Commission) did by the way, that the name is not confusingly similar." He pointed out that he is only counsel for Pamela Lynn, not Wakefield CDS, so their legal defense would determine what course they will take.

Attorney John Sharer, a D.C. lawyer and secretary of the board of Marshall-Wakefield, refused to comment on the record abqut the case, saying the pleading “spfe^ks for itself.”

He did say, however, that he expects the suit to go forward as scheduled. “Judge Horne has determined to hear this matter promptly and he has indicated that the matter will come to trial later this year and the amended complaint has been filed pursuant to an order that permits an amended complaint.”

A summary of the 10 counts:

1. “Tortious interference with existing or prospective contracts; tortious interference in employeremployee relationships; tortious interference with non-contractual business relationships.” WakefieldMarshall alleges a number of actions by the Lynns and Wakefield CDS that it claims have damaged it and its ability to do business. The first count asks for $2.5 million in compensatory damages as well as punitive and treble damages.

2. “Wrongful eviction and wrongful conversion.” Both sides seeem to agree there have been at least three leases covering the property during the last 15 years. Clydetta Lynn, mother-in-law of Pamela Lynn and owner of the land and the Trinity Manor home, was successful in evicting Wakefield-Marshall last summer under the terms of one of the leases. Count 2 asks for $1.5 million in compensatory damages, plus unspecified punitive and treble damages.

3. “Unjust enrichment: Improvements." Wakefield-Marshall claims that it paid for improvements