John Deere Co. v. Ramacciotti Equipment Co.

This is an action upon an account stated brought by John Deere Company of Moline against Ramaeciotti Equipment Co. The plaintiff distributes agricultural and industrial machinery. From 1959 to 1963 the defendant was the plaintiff’s, industrial dealer in Omaha, Nebraska.

The plaintiff alleged that the balance due on the account stated was $17,165.07 with interest. The defendant denied that an account stated existed between the parties and prayed for an accounting. The defendant also claimed damages for the breach of an alleged promise to find a purchaser for the defendant’s business.

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