Court Opinion

ID: 9695029
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-25 18:04:33.384763+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:20:07.693636
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Michael J. Kelly, P.J.
(dissenting). I dissent because I cannot agree that plaintiff’s failure to examine the invoices and recognize that the invoices were not thirty days past due, and its apparent disregard of Metro’s letter of March 31st, left no question of material fact for disposition because, according to the majority, as a matter of law under MCL 440.5114(2)(b); MSA 19.5114(2)(b), the plaintiff acted in good faith honoring the drafts in question.
The majority says defendants have not provided any documentary evidence that a genuine issue of material fact exists. That is, the trial court did not err when it so ruled. However, I don’t know what additional documentary evidence is required other than the statement signed by an authorized agent of J.Z. Juice Company that the accompanying invoices are "at least 30 days past due and payment has been demanded and not received,” which was false on its face.
I would reverse.