Gravquick A/S v. Trimble Navigation International Ltd.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Tashima, J.
Appellant, Gravquick A/S (“Gravquick”), sued Appellee, Trimble Navigation International Limited (“Trimble”), for violations of the California Equipment Dealers Act (“CEDA”), California Business & Professions Code §§ 22900-22927. Trimble counterclaimed for nonpayment of a debt. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Trimble on both Gravquick’s claim and Trimble’s counterclaim. We reverse the former and affirm the latter.
BACKGROUND
Gravquick is a Danish corporation located near Copenhagen that imports construction equipment and products into Denmark for sale in the Danish market. Trimble is a California corporation with its principal place of business in Sunny-vale, California. It manufactures global positioning system devices for agricultural, construction, and navigation applications.
On May 26, 1998, Trimble and Gravquick entered into an International Distributor Agreement (“IDA”). The IDA made Gravquick a distributor of Trimble products in Denmark. The IDA was effective for a one-year term beginning on May 26, 1998. Under the terms of the IDA, either party could terminate the agreement without cause by giving 90-days written notice. According to its…