Griff, Inc. v. Curry Bean Co., Inc.

KIDWELL, Justice.

Griff, Inc. (Griff) filed suit against Curry Bean Company, Inc. (Curry) for breach of contract. A jury awarded Griff compensatory and punitive damages totaling $538,621.20. The district court awarded attorney fees to Griff, including fees expended attempting to collect on the judgment. Curry timely filed this appeal.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Griff grew pinto beans and pink beans near Twin Falls. Curry operated a bonded agricultural warehouse pursuant to Bonded Warehouse Law, Title 69, Chapter 2, Idaho Code. Griff had an ongoing relationship with Curry whereby Griff…