Gold Kist, Inc. v. Carr

Opinion

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

Edward C. Carr, Jr., entered into a written agreement with Gold Kist, Inc. to purchase trucks and peanut hauling equipment from Gold Kist. Carr later sued Gold Kist for damages alleging breach of contract, promissory estoppel, and fraud. The central issue in Carr’s suit was whether or not Carr had “exclusive hauling rights.” Trial was to the jury who found that:(1) Gold Kist agreed that Carr would have exclusive hauling of Gold Kist’ peanut commodities in the State of Texas during the term of the promissory note.(2) Carr was able to perform in accordance with…