V-M Corporation v. Bernard Distributing Company

CUMMINGS, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff V-M Corporation is a Benton Harbor, Michigan, manufacturer of tape recorders, record players, and other electronic equipment. Defendant Bernard Distributing Company is a Peoria, Illinois, distributor of electronic equipment and floor coverings. In this diversity action, V-M sued Bernard for $26,333.47 for goods allegedly sold and delivered to Bernard between August 1965 and May 1966 2 After filing its answer denying the allegations of the complaint, Bernard filed seven counterclaims based upon V-M’s failure to supply goods of adequate and saleable quality.

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