Opinion ID: 1848281
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Heading: Acceptance and Ratification by Everlite.

Text: The defendant's final argument concerns the $5,000 payment by plaintiff. It is contended that the payment of $5,000 immediately following the proposed modification calling for such amount constitutes both a ratification of Likes' conduct and, under the objective rule of contracts, an acceptance of the proposal. These arguments are clearly presented in defendant's brief and are meritorious, but, in view of our ruling on apparent authority, do not warrant extensive discussion. In support of its counterclaim the defendant established that the cost of the press as made for the plaintiff was $21,598.54. An additional $10,257.27 was required to be expended to rework the machine for sale to the new buyer. The sale price to the new buyer was $25,000, leaving a deficit of $6,855.81. Reducing this deficit by the amount of the down payment of $5,000, which defendant retained, leaves a deficit of $1,855.81. The trial court is directed to enter judgment for the defendant on its counterclaim in that amount. By the Court. Judgment reversed, and cause remanded with directions to enter judgment pursuant to the opinion. Costs allowed to appellant.