Tax Matrix Technologies, LLC v. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

EDUARDO C. ROBRENO, DISTRICT JUDGE.

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND.. .162

A. • The Letter Agreement... 162

B. Prior Dealings Between the Parties ...164

C. The Maryland Audit.. ,164

D. Tax Matrix Rewrites Standard Agreement.. .167

E. Tax Matrix’s Invoice and the Parties’ Discussions Concerning Alternative Fee Arrangements... 168

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY... 169

III. STANDARD OF REVIEW... 17Í

IV. TAX MATRIX’S BREACH of CONTRACT CLAIM.. .171

A. Tax Matrix’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to its Breach of Contract Claim... 174 ‘

1. Plain Meaning of the Contingency Fee Provision... 174

a. The- “Shall Mean”…