Dixieben Co. v. Falkenburg

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION

EDWIN L. NELSON, District Judge.

This is a civil action in which the plaintiff seeks compensatory damages under certain agreements allegedly entered into between these parties and others. Jurisdiction is founded upon diversity of citizenship among the parties. 28 U.S.C. § 1332. The action is presently before the court on cross motions for summary judgment. Both motions are now ripe for decision.

I. The Background of the Motions

The principal players are: (1) Benetton S.p.A., an Italian corporation, and Benetton Manufacturing Corporation, a Delaware corporation, each engaged…