Western Pacific Transport Co. v. Beehive State Agricultural Co-op

CROCKETT, Chief Justice:

Plaintiff Western Pacific Transport brought this action against the defendant Beehive State Agricultural Co-op to recover damages, alleging that defendant had wrongfully held possession of a trailer. On the basis of the pleadings and affidavits, the trial court granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment. Defendant appeals contending that there were disputed issues of material fact which if resolved in its favor would at least substantially reduce the amount of the judgment.

Plaintiff filed its complaint in April 1977. It alleged that the defendant had been in…