School Lines, Inc. v. Barcomb Motor Sales, Inc.

Defendant appeals from a judgment entered against it in Caledonia Superior Court following trial by court. The issue presented is whether the sum owed to plaintiff School Lines, Inc. by defendant Barcomb Motor Sales, Inc. for the purchase of two bus bodies was the subject of a bona fide dispute to which the principle of accord and satisfaction would apply. The Caledonia Superior Court, finding the sum to be both liquidated and undisputed, concluded there was no valid accord and satisfaction. The trial court entered judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $1,399.34, plus interest in the amount…