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A. Gay Jensen Farms Co. v. Cargill, Inc
Facts
Warren operated a grain elevator and purchased grain from farmers for resale. Cargill financed Warren for Warren’s operations to the extent that both defendants’ names appeared on drafts that Warren dispersed. Cargill also had a significant amount of control over Warren, including approving any expenditure over $5,000, approving of any stock sale or dividends, and instructing Warren to explain the nature of any withdrawls on the account. The defendants also contracted into unrelated agreements that clearly established a principal-agent relationship. Warren also sold a majority of its grain to Cargill. Warren had financial problems that worsened until Plaintiffs began questioning the ability of Warren to make payments, and Cargill reassured Plaintiffs otherwise. Warren was forced to close, owing Plaintiffs $2 million. Plaintiffs brought suit against both, claiming Cargill was a principal of Warren.
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