Anita Valley, Inc. v. Bingley

SNELL, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from the trial court’s judgment which awarded plaintiff $201.25 under the theory of “money had and received.” Plaintiff asserts that the trial court erred and that it is entitled to restitution in the amount of $51,117.50 because: (1) the money it paid to defendant was given for a special purpose which was not carried out; and (2) defendant’s actions and conduct were unreasonable under the circumstances and there was a failure of consideration. We reverse.

I. The plaintiff corporation is a dealer in livestock. Defendant is in the business of selling cattle on…