Fox Plumbing Supply, Inc. v. Kootman

AHRENS, Presiding Judge.

In this court tried case, plaintiff brought breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims against defendant. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for judgment after plaintiff’s case in chief because plaintiff failed to produce evidence that it was a corporation. Plaintiff appealed, arguing defendant failed to properly deny plaintiff’s corporate existence as required by Rule 55.13. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff, Fox Plumbing Supply, delivered plumbing supplies to defendant, Steven Koot-man’s, hair salon. Plaintiff submitted a bill to defendant in the amount of…