West Haven Rug Co. v. Masulli

In late April, 1948, the defendant and his wife, intent on selecting luxurious and heavy carpet for the living and dining rooms of their Bridgeport home, called at the showroom of the plaintiff corporation and chose from sample a “primitive” type fabric of light pastel shade. The quantity of yardage required by the defendant not being in stock, it was agreed that the necessary material would be ordered from Firth Carpeting Company,- a nationally recognized manufacturer of carpeting. The contract price, in the amount of $1040.22, was to include the basic material, its installation, and sponge…