Stratton v. Jensen

This case began as an attempt by the parties to contract for the sale of plaintiff’s business to defendants. This attempt produced a written and several oral agreements which the parties executed without advice from an attorney. The subsequent dispute, however, involved numerous attorneys, protracted litigation, an involved opinion and a multifaceted appeal.

Prior to August, 1972, plaintiff, as a sole proprietor, owned and operated Stratton Plastic Processors. Defendant Harold Schrier was the sole share holder, president and director of defendant Pearl Grange Fruit Exchange, Inc. (Pearl…