Legal Opinion
Food Services of America v. Royal Heights, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 11, 1993No. 12348-1-IIIPublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.
Food Services of America (FSA) sued Royal Heights, Inc., a grower, and Zirkle Fruit Company, a commission merchant, for damages arising out of the sale of Royal's fruit by Zirkle. FSA held a security interest in Royal's fruit. FSA appeals the summary judgment dismissing its claim against Zirkle. We reverse and remand.
Factual and Procedural Background
FSA operates a commission merchant fruit warehouse in Yakima. In 1988, it agreed to advance Royal up to $100,000 for its 1988 crop expenses. Royal raises apples and cherries. As part of the consideration, Royal executed a fruit handling contract…
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