Hagert v. Hatton Commodities, Inc.

ERICKSTAD, Chief Justice.

Powell Bean Growers Association (Powell) appeals from a district court judgment granting a motion by Curtis Hagert, Sr., Curtis Hagert, Jr., and David Hagert, doing business as Hagert Farms (Hagert Farms), for judgment not withstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for a new trial, and Hagert Farms cross-appeals from the judgment. We reverse in part, affirm in part, and remand for a new trial.

Hagert Farms purchased certified Wyoming 166 pinto bean seeds from Hatton Commodities, Inc. (Hatton Commodities) for the 1980 growing season. Hatton Commodities had…