Lutz v. Hill-Diesel Engine Co.

This is an action for damages for breach of warranty. The plaintiffs, commercial fishermen at Michigan ^ City, had a new hull for a fishing tug, 55 feet long and 13 feet 10 inches beam, and wanted an engine, shaft, etc., therefor. They were solicited by an agent of defendant corporation, a manufacturer of Diesel engines. They informed it of every detail of the boat, the speed desired, and the proposed use. It is not seriously disputed that plaintiffs relied on defendant to provide a power plant in the boat that would do the work. An order for an engine, shaft, accessories, etc., was given to…