Hatten MacHinery Co. v. Bruch

uFinley, C. J.

Appellant Hatten Machinery Company commenced this action against John N. Bruch and his wife to recover alleged unpaid rental and incidental charges (parts and services) due on a lease of certain earth-moving equipment. Respondent Bruch counter-claimed, alleging that the equipment was not as warranted and, therefore, caused Bruch to suffer damages measured by advance rental paid, transportation expense, extra labor expense and repairs.

The Hatten Machinery Company is engaged in the business of selling and renting construction equipment, and maintains offices in Seattle. The…