Scotland Vet Supply v. ABA Recovery Service, Inc.

[¶ 1.] Scotland Vet Supply (Scotland) appeals a judgment awarding ABA Recovery Service (ABA) moneys due for account collection services. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Scotland sells veterinary supplies and maintains charge accounts with its customers. In May 1992, Scotland contracted with ABA to collect some overdue accounts. The contract provided in pertinent part:(1) Client [i.e., Scotland] agrees to pay Collector [i.e., ABA] a non-refundable retainer fee of $10.00/Per 1 [sic ] and thereafter an annual fee of $_The parties agree that the retainer fee, or any…