Eldridge Lumberyard, Inc. v. Difco, Inc.
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| Case Name: | Eldridge Lumberyard, Inc. v. Difco, Inc. |
| Case Number: | LACE134898 |
| Date of Trial: | 02/13/2023 |  | Venue: | Scott County |
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| Casetype/Claims: | Breach of Contract |
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| Judge: | Stuart P. werling |
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| Plaintiff's Counsel: | Amanda M. Richards | | Defendant's Counsel: | Steven Ames |
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| Verdict: | Plaintiff $8,023.66 |
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| Offer Before Trial: | Return of Cabinets |
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Statement of Case:
On or about March 29, 2021, Plaintiff Eldridge Lumberyard, Inc. and DIFCO, Inc. entered into a written contract for the purchase of kitchen cabinets. The parties stipulate that the total cost of the cabinets was $11,917.03. DIFCO, Inc. paid half down at the time the cabinets were ordered with the remainder due at the time of delivery.
On May 17, 2021, Eldridge Lumberyard delivered the cabinets to DIFCO Inc. at the requested location. To date DIFCO, Inc. has not paid the balance owed under the contract.
Plaintiff Eldridge Lumberyard asserts DIFCO Inc. breached the written contract by failing to pay for the cabinets. Eldridge Lumberyard seeks damages owed under the written contract, plus finance charges and interest. Defendant DIFCO, Inc. denies it breached the contract.
DIFCO Inc. has filed a counterclaim in this matter asserting that Eldridge Lumberyard breached its contract by failing to perform as contracted and seeks damages for the same. Eldridge Lumberyard denies it breached the contract and denies DIFCO Inc. was damaged to the extent claimed. |
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| Official Jury Verdict Form: |
 Eldridge Verdict.pdf |
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Documents of interest:
(when available) |  Eldridge Jury Instructions.pdf |
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