Matchmaker International Inc. v. Long

Baird, Judge.

This cause comes before the court upon the appeal of MatchMaker International, Inc. (“MatchMaker”) from the judgment of the Akron Municipal Court in favor of Holly Long (“Long”). We reverse.

Long entered into a written agreement with MatchMaker on August 26, 1993, whereby Long agreed to pay MatchMaker $2,495 in exchange for certain social introductions. On the same date, Long issued a check to MatchMaker in the amount of $300 as a down payment. On the following day, Long stopped payment on the check.

On October 4, 1993, MatchMaker filed a complaint against Long for the full amount…