Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. v. Outdoor Equipment Co.

KENNETH M. ROMINES, Judge.

Introduction

The case before us is an appeal from a motion of summary judgment. Here, we consider whether Appellant Outdoor Equipment Company (“Outdoor”) presented a genuine issue of material fact with Thomas C. Walker’s affidavit, and whether Respondent Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. (“Syngenta”) replied to Outdoor’s response in accordance with Rule 74.04(c)(3) of the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure. We reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

Prior to June, 2004, Syngenta and Outdoor entered into a series of agency and distributor agreements whereby Syngenta would…