The Agreement
In May 2024, Harry Pagan of Wilderness Run Vineyards agreed to purchase our entire grape harvest for $45,000.
KEY TERMS: $45,000 for entire harvest, 30% deposit ($13,500) paid, all grapes to be delivered by September 2024.
The Text Message Agreement
Harry's initial agreement to purchase our entire harvest:
"you can pencil us in as taking it all, we can get something more formal done or I can put a deposit on it and pay for them over the months until harvest."
Harry's confirmation of the 30% deposit payment:
"just letting ya know invoice was taken care of today."
Important Details
- Total agreement value: $45,000
- Deposit paid: $13,500 (30%)
- Remaining balance: $31,500
- Harvest size: 10 acres with 6,200 vines
- Delivery schedule: Three dates in August-September 2024
Our Understanding
Based on these communications and the deposit payment, we understood that:
- Harry had committed to purchasing our entire harvest
- The agreement was binding, as evidenced by the deposit payment
- We were to deliver all grapes as agreed
- We would receive the remaining $31,500 after delivery