Have You Read Your Terms and Conditions Lately?

Adam Goodman It started with a fax. It ended after a three week trial and a large settlement awarded to the plaintiff. The issue: terms and conditions. The case involved a supplier of raw materials who shipped a large order to a long-time customer. The customer refused the shipment and justified his decision by referencing the terms and conditions on the back of the purchase order (P.O.). However, the customer had faxed their P.O. to the vendor. It noted "See terms and conditions"…