Dougherty v. Proctor & Schwartz, Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

The H. C. Aberle Company, hosiery manufacturers, desiring to move several large and heavy pieces of machinery from one part of their plant to another, consulted appellant, Proctor & Schwartz, Inc., from whom they had bought the machines, for expert advice as to the manner of moving. Pointing out that it was dangerous to move the machines without taking them apart, Proctor & Schwartz, suggested that they should send one of their skilled mechanics to do the work, at a charge of $1.75 an hour for the man’s time. The Aberle Company agreed to this arrangement, and…