Hinkle v. Cargill, Inc.

Bill and Louise Hinkle filed an action, alleging promissory fraud and breach of an oral contract, against Cargill, Inc.1 ("Cargill"), and against its employee, Homer Griffin. According to the Hinkles, Cargill breached an oral contract to provide chickens for the Hinkles' newly constructed chicken house until the 20-year construction loan was repaid. The Hinkles also alleged that Griffin committed promissory fraud when he represented that Cargill would provide chickens for the duration of the loan, and the Hinkles alleged that Cargill should be held liable for this fraud. The trial court…