Oakland California Towel Co. v. Zanes

Plaintiff sued for breach of contract arising from defendant’s failure to return linen supplied to defendant under a written contract. Claim was also made for attorney’s fees chargeable to defendant under the express terms of the contract. Judgment went to plaintiff for $2,018.01, and attorney’s fees assessed at $225.

The appeal presents the single issue whether the tags prepared by plaintiff showing the delivery and return of linen supplied by plaintiff were admissible in evidence, or more specifically whether, on the evidence depicting the method of preparation, the use and acceptance of the…