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The prototype was installed in April of 1968. Later, McDonald's order 23 units. In turn, AMF promised to deliver the units by the middle of 1969. | The prototype was installed in April of 1968. Later, McDonald's order 23 units. In turn, AMF promised to deliver the units by the middle of 1969. | ||
The prototype was functioning sub-par; so, it constantly needed service. McDonald's was disappointed with the unit's design flaws. | The prototype was functioning sub-par; so, it constantly needed service. McDonald's was disappointed with the unit's design flaws. Logically, McDonald's asked AMF to stop production until performance standards could be leveled up. | ||
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Revision as of 18:28, July 25, 2023
| AMF v. McDonald’s | |
| Court | 7th Circuit |
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| Citation | 536 F.2d 1167 |
| Date decided | June 22, 1976 |
Facts
In the 1960s, American Machine and Foundry ("AMF" ; AMF, Inc.) began producing computerized cash registers. For $20,000, McDonald's purchased a prototype in Illinois.
The prototype was installed in April of 1968. Later, McDonald's order 23 units. In turn, AMF promised to deliver the units by the middle of 1969.
The prototype was functioning sub-par; so, it constantly needed service. McDonald's was disappointed with the unit's design flaws. Logically, McDonald's asked AMF to stop production until performance standards could be leveled up.Procedural History
AMF sued McDonald's for wrongful repudiation of the contract.
Case Text Links
| Date | Event | ||
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| Mid 1968 | McDonald's ordered 23 computerized cash registers from AMF | ||
| May 1969 | AMF offered assurances that only 5 registers could be ready soon | ||
| July 1969 | McDonald's cancelled the orders for the registers | ||
