Ruskamp v. Hog Builders, Inc.

This is an action for damages for breach of warranty in connection with the sale of 22 breeding gilts purchased by plaintiffs Ruskamp from one of the defendants, Hog Builders, Inc. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs for $14,500. Defendants appeal.

The plaintiffs live on a farm near Dodge, Nebraska, and have raised hogs for 20 years. In January 1968, at the invitation of a representative of defendant, Hog Builders, Inc., Mr. Ruskamp attended a sales meeting sponsored by the defendant to familiarize potential customers with its product. The defendant made a slide presentation…