Crown Controls, Inc. v. Smiley

Chan, J. *

Jim Smiley appeals from a judgment rendered against him for $9,136.03 plus interest, stemming from the purchase of certain industrial equipment from Crown Controls, Inc. He contends the court erred: (1) in assuming personal jurisdiction over him; (2) in finding him liable as an agent of an undisclosed principal; (3) in failing to determine there had been an election of remedies; and (4) in awarding prejudgment interest. We affirm, but remand for entry of judgment against both the principal and agent.

Jim Smiley operates a manufacturer's representative/ distributorship business from…