Draper MacHine Works, Inc. v. Hagberg

This controversy involves the claim of plaintiff Draper Machine Works, Inc. (Draper) for unpaid rent from defendant Kenneth Hagberg. The trial court granted Draper's motion for summary judgment in the amount of $39,157.16, including interest and attorney fees, and dismissed Hagberg's motion for judgment on the pleadings. Hagberg appeals. We affirm, modifying the amount awarded.

On June 18, 1980, Hagberg agreed to rent a piece of property from Draper beginning July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1983 for $5,871.94 per month. Hagberg paid Draper a security deposit equal to 1 month's rent and the first…