Legal Opinion
Sprague v. Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 27, 1985No. 51116-1PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDore, J.
This action involves a claim by Clyde Sprague against Sumitomo Forestry Company, Ltd., for breach of contract arising from Sumitomo's unconditional cancellation of a log purchase contract. A jury trial resulted in a judgment of $280,693.03 for Sprague. Except for one element of damages that we hold should have been excluded, we affirm.
Facts
Sprague is a logger located in Enumclaw, Washington, who has been active in buying, selling, harvesting and milling timber in various capacities. As it relates to the issues involved in this lawsuit, Sprague's business has two distinct aspects: the…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Davis v. Globe MacHine Manufacturing Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1984
- Levy v. North American Co. for Life & Health InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- Dehahn v. InnesSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1976
- Cheney v. City of Mountlake TerraceWashington Supreme Court · 1976
- Petroleo Brasileiro, SA, Petro. v. Ameropan Oil Corp.District Court, E.D. New York · 1974
12 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by45 opinions
- Havens v. C & D PLASTICS, INC.Washington Supreme Court · 1994
- Cook Composites, Inc. v. Westlake Styrene Corp., Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)2000
- Trask v. ButlerWashington Supreme Court · 1994
- Wilson v. HorsleyWashington Supreme Court · 1999
- State v. CollinsWashington Supreme Court · 1988
40 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.