Essex Wire Corp. of California v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District

HATHAWAY, Judge.

The appellee, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (herein referred to as plaintiff), brought suit below against appellants Essex Wire Corporation of California and Essex Wire Corporation, a Michigan * corporation (herein collectively referred to as defendant). Plaintiff sought damages for inspection costs and for replacement of defective electrical wire. It also sought indemnity for a judgment obtained against it in a wrongful death action. There were alternative claims, one based on breach of manufacturer’s warranty and the other on negligence; both…