Washington State Hop Producers, Inc. v. Goschie Farms, Inc.

Washington State Hop Producers, Inc. Liquidation Trust (Trust) and James W. Butzow, the liquidating trustee, appeal the superior court's summary judgment in favor of the hop growers, rescinding various contracts for the purchase of hop allotments. They contend the court erred in: (1) granting summary judgment, (2) denying their motion for summary judgment, and (3) denying their motion for reconsideration. We affirm.

In 1966, a federal marketing act required hop producers to obtain allotments from the United States Department of Agriculture in order to market their hops. 7 C.F.R. § 991 (1985).…