Preston Plumbing Inc. v. Melman

GUNN, Judge.

This action had its inception in magistrate court with plaintiff-respondent Preston Plumbing, Inc. (Preston Plumbing) filing suit against defendant-appellant Sam Melman d/b/a Aalco Supply Company (Mel-man) for damages allegedly resulting from the sale by Melman to Preston Plumbing of defective plumbing supplies. Melman counterclaimed for the value of the supplies sold. On February 27,1974, the magistrate court rendered judgment for $800 in favor of Preston Plumbing on its petition and also found in favor of Preston Plumbing on Mel-man’s counterclaim. Melman thereupon filed timely…