LexisNexis (March 14, 2017, 8:22 AM EDT) -- In a recent decision from the Ohio court of appeals, a consulting firm (Fox) sued a business (Spartan) for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. Spartan had hired Fox to recommend ways for Spartan to save money in operating its business. Spartan counterclaimed, seeking a declaration that, under UCC 3-311 which governs "accord and satisfaction" by use of a check, Fox's claims should be dismissed. The court ruled that the parties did have an accord and satisfaction under the UCC rule, which precluded Fox from recovering anything beyond the $2500 check that Spartan sent to Fox and which Fox deposited. It's a classic "accord and satisfaction" dispute....