Southern Business MacHines of Savannah, Inc. v. Norwest Financial Leasing, Inc.

Birdsong, Judge.

This is an appeal by appellant Southern Business Machines of Savannah (Southern Business) of a motion granting summary judgment in favor of appellee Norwest Financial Leasing, Inc. (Norwest), and a cross-appeal by Norwest.

Appellant Southern Business assigned the rights to receive rent under certain equipment leasing agreements to appellee Norwest. The assignment agreement provided, inter alia, that Southern Business would indemnify Norwest for any claims involving Southern Business’ obligations or liabilities under the leasing agreements; it also provided that Southern…