Fitl v. Strek

James Fitl (plaintiff) bought a baseball card from Mark Strek (defendant) for $17,750, relying on Strek's representation that it was in near-mint condition, and immediately placed it in a safety deposit box. Nearly two years later, an appraisal revealed the card had been altered and was worthless; Fitl immediately notified Strek and sued. The district court found Fitl's notice was timely and entered judgment for him, and Strek appealed, arguing the two-year delay was unreasonable.