Stine Seed Co. v. A & W Agribusiness, LLC

Stine Seed filed suit against A&W and its principles, alleging contract claims related to A&W's failure to pay for corn and soybeen seed. The district court found in favor of Stine Seed on its implied-in-fact contract claim against Defendant Williams in the amount of $28,160, and found in favor of Williams and A&W on the remaining claims. The Eighth Circuit affirmed in part and held that the district court did not clearly err in finding that Williams did not sign the July Adjustment and in finding Williams' version of events credible; no implied-in-fact contract existed between Williams and Stine Seed with respect to the seed planted by J&A; and the district court did not err in finding Williams not liable for unjust enrichment. The court held, however, that the district court should have given A&W's admission that Alexander had apparent authority conclusive effect, and its finding that Alexander lacked authority to bind A&W to the Note was clear error. Therefore, the verdict in favor of A&W on Stine Seed's breach of contract claim must be reversed and remanded. View "Stine Seed Co. v. A & W Agribusiness, LLC" on Justia Law