Legal Opinion
Continental Grain Co. v. Meridien International Bank. Ltd.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided August 1, 1995No. 93 Civ. 1068 (CSH)PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
HAIGHT, District Judge:
In this diversity action brought to obtain payment under a commercial standby letter of credit, the beneficiary moves for summary judgment pursuant to Rule 56, Fed.R.Civ.P.
Background
Plaintiff Continental Grain Company (“CGC”), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in New York City, is a merchandiser of grains, rice, and other agricultural products around the world. In March, 1992 CGC contracted with Societe Anonyme Aminou et Cie. (“SAAC”), a rice importing company in Cameroon, West Africa, to sell to SAAC’s affiliate…
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