Ochoa AG Unlimited, L.L.C. v. Delanoy

¶1 The question presented is whether seed potatoes are seeds or planting stock under Washington’s statutory scheme. The distinction is important because Washington’s agricultural statutes require mandatory arbitration of disputes over seed — but not planting stock — transactions. We agree with the trial judge that seed potatoes are planting stock and, therefore, that the buyer could sue the seller here for damages without first submitting the claim to arbitration.

Sweeney, A.C.J.

FACTS

¶2 William “Bill” Delanoy does business in Washington as Prairieview Seed Potato. Prairieview sold seed…