Greening v. General Air-Conditioning Corp.

Plaintiffs had a combination office and guest house constructed on their ranch. As the aftermath of a fire plaintiffs brought this damage action against Womack, the sheet metal subcontractor, and General Air-Conditioning Corporation, manufacturer of the combination heating and air conditioning unit (or heat pump) installed in the building by Womack. The action went to trial before the court sitting without a jury. At the close of plaintiffs’ evidence defendants moved for judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631.8. The motion was granted. Findings were then filed and judgment…