Nashua Gummed & Coated Paper Co. v. Noyes Buick Co.

The plaintiff occupied a storehouse in Nashua under a written lease from the defendant. Wax, glue, tapioca flour, chromic acid, and rolls of paper were stored on the premises. In August, 1942, this storehouse was damaged by fire. Extensive repairs were required, and the plaintiff cooperated with the defendant in securing the necessary priority order from the War Production Board. A construction engineer, employed by the defendant, drew plans and specifications for these repairs, and the Osgood Construction Company was engaged to perform the work under a written contract approved by the…