Pendleton Grain Growers v. Pedro

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for defendant’s alleged breach of contract to sell and deliver wheat. After both parties rested, plaintiff moved for a directed verdict in favor of plaintiff. The court allowed the motion and directed the jury that the contract was valid, that plaintiff had been damaged, and then instructed on the issue of damages. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $5,000, on which judgment was entered. The defendant appeals.

Plaintiff alleged:

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“On May 7, 1973, at Pendleton, Oregon, Defendant contracted to sell to…