Pacific Supply Cooperative v. United Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

— This is, in its essence, a fraud action tried to the court. This case (like many such actions) could have been decided either way, depending upon which witnesses the trial court believed and what inferences it drew from the undisputed facts.

The plaintiff’s evidence met only two-thirds of the recognized test in fraud cases: It was clear and cogent, but it was not convincing to the trial court.

Our examination of the record satisfies us that there is substantial and credible evidence supporting the trial court’s findings on disputed facts, and that those findings are decisive of the case.…