Warren Telephone Co. v. Hakala

Plaintiff’s telephone system was damaged by defendant colliding with one of its poles. Defendant admits liability.

The question presented involves the proper measure of damages to which plaintiff is entitled.

The plaintiff’s direct cost for labor and materials in making the necessary repairs was $57.78. In addition thereto plaintiff has computed its indirect cost of mailing such repairs, said computation amounting to $53.67.

The method used by plaintiff in determining the indirect cost of repairs was to use a percentage of the direct cost of labor and materials, which percentage was based upon…