Legal Opinion
Food Services of America v. Royal Heights, Inc.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 14, 1994No. 60638-2PublishedCited by 60 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAndersen, C.J.
Facts op Case
This case involves the statutory construction of the Federal Food Security Act of 1985 and its effect on the priority given to security interests in farm products.
Royal Heights, Inc. (Royal) owns and operates a fruit orchard in Grant County, Washington, on which it grows apples and cherries. Food Services of America (d.b.a. Amerifresh) is a commission merchant doing business in that region. A commission merchant is one who is engaged in the business of receiving farm products for sale, on commission, or for or on behalf of another person.
In 1988, Royal agreed to deliver its 1988…
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