Weaver v. Searle Bros.

JOHNSON, Justice.

This is an indemnity case in which the seller of wheat seed seeks indemnity from earlier suppliers of the seed based on settlements the seller made with the growers who planted the seed and experienced losses. We conclude, as follows:

1. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in awarding the seller indemnity or in limiting the amount of the indemnity to the settlement amounts the trial court determined were reasonable.

2. The seller is entitled to prejudgment interest on the indemnity award.

3. The trial court correctly offset an amount paid to the seller by the insurer…