Golden Peanut Co. v. Bass

Mikell, Judge.

Golden Peanut Company (“Golden Peanut”) appeals a judgment in favor of Neon Earl Bass, Jr., Dry Branch Farms, Inc., and VarnerBass Enterprises (“plaintiffs”) on a breach of contract claim. Following a two-week trial, the jury returned a large verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. The trial court denied Golden Peanut’s motions for directed verdict and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and this appeal followed. Because the trial court committed harmful error in refusing to give Golden Peanut’s requested jury charge on accord and satisfaction, we reverse.

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