St. John Farms, Inc. v. D. J. Irvin Co.

In two separate actions, plaintiff growers sought to recover amounts allegedly owed for lentils delivered to D. J. Irvin Co. Irvin counterclaimed for damages based on breach of contract. All parties appeal from portions of the summary judgment entered by the trial court. We have consolidated the appeals.

Two issues are presented: (1) Does Irvin's failure to obtain a license as a dealer in agricultural products allow the growers to avoid their contracts with Irvin? and (2) If the contracts may be avoided, what does Irvin owe plaintiffs for the delivered lentils?

D. J. Irvin Co. is a corporation…