ABINGDON LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, INC. v. Smith

OPINION

JAMES P. JONES, Chief Judge.

In this civil action seeking the unpaid purchase price of cattle sold by a livestock market, tried before the court without a jury, I find that the defendant corporation was the actual purchaser and is therefore liable. In addition, I find that both the corporation and its president are liable for the purchase price as “dealers” within the meaning of the federal Packers and Stockyards Act.

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This action was filed by Abingdon Livestock Exchange, Inc. seeking recovery of the sales price and other damages for certain cattle sold to the alleged purchasers, Bert…