Robinson v. Williamsen Idaho Equipment Company

McQUADE, Chief Justice.

This action in tort and warranty arises from complex facts which require comprehensive treatment. At times relevant to the case plaintiffs-appellants were partners in a roofing enterprise. On July 22, 1965, they purchased for use in their business a truck specially equipped with a Marion hydraulic scissors hoist. The purpose of the hoist was to lift roofing materials on the truck bed as high as 14 feet and to provide convenient access for workmen to roofs. Acting on appellants’ behalf, the dealership selling the truck ordered the hoist through respondent, Williamsen…