Solea International BVBA (Solea) brought a motion for summary judgment against Bassett & Walker International Inc. (BWI) for payment of a shrimp shipment.
BWI disputed liability, claiming Solea failed to provide proper import documents (a valid health certificate) for Mexican customs.
Solea countered that BWI's own actions prevented importation and that BWI had acknowledged payment responsibility.
The court applied the Hryniak v. Mauldin framework for summary judgment, finding no genuine issue requiring a trial.
The court determined there was no evidence of a deficient health certificate from Solea or that such a deficiency caused BWI's inability to import.
Instead, evidence suggested BWI failed to pay port fees.
The motion for summary judgment was granted in favour of Solea for $228,604.50 (U.S.), plus pre and post-judgment interest.