All-States Leasing Co. v. Ochs

Plaintiff is a Montana Corporation in the business, nationwide, of leasing all types of equipment. Defendants Ochs own and operate the Myrtle Creek Hospital and Medical Center, which leased from plaintiff a Burroughs L-5000 computer for use in its bookkeeping. Defendants ceased paying rent for the computer after it continually malfunctioned. Plaintiff ultimately accelerated the balance of rental payable under the lease, took possession of the computer and sold it through private bidding. This action is for the accelerated balance of rental payable under the lease less the amount obtained upon…