Safaris Unlimited v. Jones
Annotate this CaseAppellant Mike Von Jones arranged to hunt big game in Zimbabwe, Africa, with HHK Safaris (Pvt) Ltd. Jones went on the hunt and received an invoice for $26,040.00 from Respondent Safaris Unlimited LLC. Jones refused to pay Safaris Unlimited for the hunt. Safaris Unlimited filed a suit for breach of contract. Jones responded that he arranged and engaged in the hunt with HHK, not Safaris Unlimited, and therefore he had no contractual relationship with Safaris Unlimited for payment. He further alleged that he was entitled to offset any amount owed for the hunt with the value of certain trophy items from the hunt and an earlier hunt. Safaris Unlimited moved for summary judgment. The district court granted its motion and entered judgment in favor of Safaris Unlimited. Jones appealed. Upon review, the Supreme Court found that Safaris Unlimited operated as a broker or booking agent for HHK. Other than the actual hunting services provided by HHK, Safaris Unlimited coordinated and assisted on all details of the hunt, such as accommodations, transportation, and permits. The Court concluded that it was improper for the trial court to have granted summary judgment in favor of Safaris Unlimited because whether there was a contract at the heart of this matter was a genuine issue of material fact. The Court therefore vacated and remanded for further proceedings.
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