Cox Feedlots, Inc. v. Hope

BARROW, Chief Justice.

Appellee brought this suit seeking to recover rebates illegally paid appellant under a contract pertaining to hauling of livestock and commodities, and to recover damages for breach of said contract. It was conceded that said rebates were illegal, and during the course of the trial, the parties stipulated and agreed that $3,600 was owed appellee thereon. The trial court held, as a matter of law, that the contract was clear and unambiguous, and granted appellee an instructed verdict on the issue of liability. The jury found, in response to the single issue submitted, that…