Casper v. Harrison Hatchery, Inc.

Sognier, Judge.

Bobby Casper sued Harrison Hatchery, Inc. for breach of contract. At the close of Casper’s evidence, the trial court granted Harrison Hatchery’s motion for directed verdict on the ground that the evidence failed to show the existence of a contract between the parties. Casper appeals.

Appellant decided to build a chicken house on his property. As a requirement for obtaining financing from a local bank, he asked appellee and another chicken supplier to write letters to the bank. Both suppliers complied with appellant’s request. The letter appellee wrote the bank stated in full:…