Foodland Distributors v. Al-Naimi

Plaintiff Foodland Distributors, a grocery wholesaler, alleged in the lower court that defendants (other than Michigan National Bank) purchased nearly $700,000 in groceries from plaintiff and failed to pay for the purchase. Following a seven-day bench trial, the circuit court issued a written opinion finding no cause of action. Plaintiff appeals as of right, arguing that portions of the trial court’s ruling were erroneous and should be reversed. For the reasons stated herein, I would reverse the lower court decision in part and remand with directions.

I. THE PARTIES

Plaintiff Foodland…