Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. v. ABC-Great States, Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., (hereinafter MGM) brought an action against ABC-Great States, Inc., (hereinafter ABC), to recover additional film rental due on motion pictures, licensed to and shown by ABC, by reason of the deduction of the City of Chicago Amusement Tax by ABC in computing its gross receipts. After a bench trial, the trial corn! entered a judgment for MGM in the amount of $10,521.62. On appeal the defendant contends (1) that the trial court erred in holding that it failed to establish its defense of accord and satisfaction and (2) that the trial court erred in holding that it…