Cheuk Wai Chan v. Thompson

Cureton, Judge:

This case involves primarily a claim of breach of contract. The case was referred to the master with finality and direct appeal to the Supreme Court. The master concluded William and Janette Thompson were entitled to a judgment of $835,800 on their counterclaim for breach of contract. The plaintiffs appeal.

The Thompsons were involved for a number of years in the business of importing and selling artificial flowers. In the course of their business they met Cheuk Wai Chan, a Chinese citizen. Mr. Chan manufactured silk flowers and bushes. The Thompsons purchased inventory from…