The Court of Appeals held that the trial judge was justified in denying the motion of the defendant, The Gunter Company, to amend its answer to set up an affirmative defense based on plaintiff Ben P. Fyke & Sons, Inc.'s failure to file an annual report and pay franchise fees. We reverse.
Fyke is seeking payment for services rendered under an agreement with Gunter. Gunter's answer admits that Fyke performed...
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