Magic Valley Foods, Inc. v. Sun Valley Potatoes, Inc.

KIDWELL, Justice.

This case involves a contract dispute arising from the non-delivery of and non-payment for potatoes. Plaintiffs alleged that defendants failed to deliver the potatoes contracted for, while defendant charged that it was excused from delivery because of plaintiffs’ refusal to pay for past deliveries. Following a bench trial, the district court held that both sides had reasonable grounds for not performing the contract. We reverse and remand.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellant Sun Valley Potatoes, Inc. (Sun Valley) is a fresh packer of potatoes. Respondent Magic Valley…