Frisken v. Art Strand Floor Coverings, Inc.

The respondent, Florence Frisken, is the owner of a building in Shelton, Washington, occupied by her tenant, Mell Chevrolet Company. On November 20, 1952, she entered into an agreement with the appellant, a corporation engaged in the business of selling and laying floor coverings, whereby the latter contracted to furnish and install grease-proof asphalt-tile flooring in the showroom and office of the respondent’s building.

Prior to the submission of the appellant’s bid, its president, Arthur E. Strand, examined the floors of the showroom and office, which were of concrete covered with…