Stro-Wold Farms v. Finnell

Plaintiffs, Stro-Wold International Livestock Services, Ltd., and Stro-Wold Farms, a partnership (Stro-Wold), appeal from a dismissal of their action for contribution against defendant, Dr. James H. Finnell, a veterinarian. We conclude that plaintiffs are barred under Illinois law from seeking contribution from defendant, and we affirm.

I. Facts

In March 1980, Gary and Patrice Ott of Brillion, Wisconsin, contracted to purchase 83 hogs from Stro-Wold. Stro-Wold, organized under the laws of the State of Missouri, had its headquarters in Bowling Green, Missouri.

In March and April 1980, Stro-Wold…