Smith v. General Mills, Inc.

¶ 1 Monica R. Smith (Monica) appeals from the order of the Twelfth Judicial District Court, Liberty County, denying her post-trial motions in an action filed by her against General Mills, Inc. (General Mills), for conversion of funds and breach of contract. Monica also appeals from the ruling of the District Court that General Mills was not barred from seeking enforcement of a separate contract under the Uniform Commercial Code’s statute of frauds. We affirm.

ISSUES

¶2 1. Did the District Court err in holding that John Smith was a “merchant” for purposes of applying the exception to the statute…