Janssen v. Hook

On March 5, 1969, the plaintiff filed his complaint against the defendant for an alleged breach of an oral sales agreement and asked for damages in the amount of $3,200.00. The defendant filed a general denial and a counterclaim for $2,000.00 for breach of warranty as to the condition of the equipment purchased. The matter proceeded to trial, with no jury, on August 8, 1969, and the court entered a “preliminary opinion” that found on the issues in favor of the plaintiff but requested further evidence in regard to the value of the subject matter of the sale. A second hearing was accordingly…