Frank Stinson Chevrolet, Inc. v. Connelly

RIES, Circuit Judge.

This is an action for breach of contract arising out of the sale of a pickup truck by plaintiff, Frank Stinson Chevrolet, Inc., to defendant, Clarence Connelly. The jury returned a verdict for Connelly, and judgment was entered. We affirm.

FACTS

Frank Stinson Chevrolet, Inc. (Stinson) is an automobile dealership located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Clarence Connelly (Connelly) is a grain and livestock farmer who farms in South Dakota and Minnesota. In addition, Connelly conducts a custom combining operation in Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, and South Dakota.

In late June of…