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Gemini Farms LLC v. Smith-Kem of Ellensburg Inc.
There is no justification for prejudgment interest where chemical company's negligence liability is far outweighed by its counterclaim for outstanding balance.
Contracts May 13, 2001
Scrivner v. Sonat Exploration Co.
Settlement agreement requires defendant to increase royalty assignment for all properties referenced in agreement.
Contracts May 9, 2001
Harting v. Barton
Professional liability standard for farmers is based upon local practice rather than statewide practices.
Contracts May 9, 2001
Privitera v. Dillard Department Stores
Order
Contracts May 7, 2001
National Propane Corporation v. Miller
Covenant not to compete breached by loan of money and lease of property to competing business.
Contracts May 6, 2001
Moldt v. Tacoma School Dist. #10
Teacher's hired to cure shortage of substitute teachers are 'replacement' employees and thus are not entitled to continual contractual rights.
Contracts May 3, 2001
Stein v. Geonerco Inc.
Warranty for home purchase requires that construction defect claim be resolved through arbitration.
Contracts Apr. 29, 2001
Bishop v. Hansen
Statute of frauds is not violated when real estate brokerage agreements based on commission fail to include listing price or date signed.
Contracts Apr. 27, 2001
U.S. Oil & Refining Co. v. Lee & Eastes Tank Lines, Inc.
Loan receipt agreement between insured and insurer is like subrogation, but in contract not tort.
Contracts Apr. 26, 2001
Unisys Corp. v. Senn
Two-year statute of limitations bars action against nonprofit association to guarantee annuity contracts.
Contracts Apr. 23, 2001
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Eagle River Water
Water district not responsible for damage to home where contract provided it was only responsible for water meter.
Contracts Apr. 20, 2001
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. v. City of Green River
Order
Contracts Apr. 19, 2001
Morrison Knudsen Corporation v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Use of general-verdict form, where one of two or more damages issues were erroneously submitted to jury, requires retrial on damages.
Contracts Apr. 18, 2001
MacCormack v. Smith
Order
Contracts Apr. 11, 2001
Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Randolph
Order compelling arbitration may be appealed but plaintiff may not avoid arbitration because of potentially high costs.
Contracts Mar. 20, 2001
Biogenics, Inc. v. Kazen
Order
Contracts Mar. 14, 2001
Dyco Petroleum Corp. v. Mesa Operating Co.
Order
Contracts Mar. 6, 2001
Schoen v. Morris
Credit agreement statute of frauds applies to bar oral representations even though no lender-borrower relationship exists.
Contracts Mar. 2, 2001
Grossman v. Columbine Medical Group, Inc.
Provision of service agreement allowing for termination without cause overrides duty of good faith and fair dealing.
Contracts Mar. 2, 2001
Interbank Investments v. Vail Valley Consolidated Water District
Six-year statute of limitations is applicable to contract claim.
Contracts Mar. 2, 2001
Albright v. McDermond
Home buyer entitled to refund of deposit when inspection objections are not resolved by deadline provided in contract.
Contracts Mar. 1, 2001
The Gates Corp. v. Bando Chemical Industries Ltd.
Order
Contracts Feb. 26, 2001
Estate of Hilgert v. Twain
Order
Contracts Feb. 12, 2001
Wilcox v. Barber-Colman Co.
Order
Contracts Jan. 31, 2001
Central Office Telephone Inc. v. American Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Filed-tariff doctrine is inapplicable to communications common carrier and reseller's contract for billing services.
Contracts Jan. 12, 2001
Wyler Summit Partnership v. Tuner Broadcasting System Inc.
Film director who received percentage of gross in installments may waive installment provision if it was included for his sole benefit.
Contracts Jan. 4, 2001
Villa Milano Homeowners Association v. Davorge
Binding arbitration clause does not prevent homeowners from suing for construction and design defects.
Contracts Jan. 4, 2001
Rogers v. Peinado
Party who agreed to resolve contractual dispute through private arbitration may not subsequently sue for malicious prosecution.
Contracts Jan. 4, 2001
Session Payroll Management Inc. v. Noble Construction Co. Inc.
Prevailing party in breach-of-contract action by third-party beneficiary cannot recover attorney fees where such provision not for benefit of nonsignatory parties.
Contracts Jan. 3, 2001
Villa Milano Homeowners Association v. Il Davorge
Binding arbitration clause does not prevent homeowners from suing for construction and design defects.
Contracts Jan. 3, 2001