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James F. Crouch, et al. v. Kerry Cooper, et al.
Date: 09-13-2024
Case Number: 2024 WY 98
Judge: Jason M. Conder
Court: District Court, Fremont County, Wyoming
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Description:
Kerry and Jeanie Cooper (the Coopers) entered into a five-year lease agreement (Lease) with James and Melisa Crouch (the Crouches). The Crouches agreed to lease their farmland to the Coopers to pasture cattle and grow crops for feed. More than a year before it was set to expire, the Crouches terminated the Lease. The Coopers filed suit against the Crouches for breach of contract. The district court found the Crouches breached the Lease by failing to provide the Coopers with adequate notice of default and an opportunity to cure, as required under the terms of the Lease. The district court awarded the Coopers $153,772.05 in damages. On appeal, the Crouches claim they provided the required notice and an opportunity to cure, and they challenge the district court's award of damages.
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Lander, Wyoming real property lawyers represented the parties in a lease dispute.
Kerry and Jeanie Cooper (the Coopers) entered into a five-year lease agreement (Lease) with James and Melisa Crouch (the Crouches). The Crouches agreed to lease their farmland to the Coopers to pasture cattle and grow crops for feed. More than a year before it was set to expire, the Crouches terminated the Lease. The Coopers filed suit against the Crouches for breach of contract. The district court found the Crouches breached the Lease by failing to provide the Coopers with adequate notice of default and an opportunity to cure, as required under the terms of the Lease. The district court awarded the Coopers $153,772.05 in damages. On appeal, the Crouches claim they provided the required notice and an opportunity to cure, and they challenge the district court's award of damages.
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Outcome:
We affirm but remand with instructions for the district court to correct the damages award.
Crouch v. Cooper, 2024 WY 98, S-23-0283 (Wyo. Sep 13, 2024)
Crouch v. Cooper, 2024 WY 98, S-23-0283 (Wyo. Sep 13, 2024)
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About This Case
What was the outcome of James F. Crouch, et al. v. Kerry Cooper, et al.?
The outcome was: We affirm but remand with instructions for the district court to correct the damages award. Crouch v. Cooper, 2024 WY 98, S-23-0283 (Wyo. Sep 13, 2024)
Which court heard James F. Crouch, et al. v. Kerry Cooper, et al.?
This case was heard in District Court, Fremont County, Wyoming, WY. The presiding judge was Jason M. Conder.
Who were the attorneys in James F. Crouch, et al. v. Kerry Cooper, et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Lander Real Property Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Lander Real Property Lawyer Directory.
When was James F. Crouch, et al. v. Kerry Cooper, et al. decided?
This case was decided on September 13, 2024.