Howco Leasing Corp. v. Oregon Lumber Export Co.

This is an action for delinquent rental payments due under a lease of logging equipment and also for the rental value of the equipment for a period of approximately two months following the expiration of the lease, during which possession of the equipment was withheld from plaintiff. The case was tried by the court, sitting without a jury. Defendants appeal from a judgment in favor of plaintiff.

Defendants first contend that the trial court erred in entering judgment against defendant Guy Roberts Lumber Company (Roberts) for $4,114.05 for the rental value of the equipment after expiration of…