Lenz Construction Co. v. Cameron

Plaintiff Lenz Construction Company (Lenz) appeals and defendant Earl Cameron (Cameron) cross-appeals from the judgment of the Eleventh Judicial District Court, Flathead County, awarding Lenz $22,148.96 in damages. We affirm the judgment of the District Court.

The sole issue is whether the evidence is sufficient to support the amount of loss-of-use damages awarded by the District Court.

In 1977, Lenz purchased a used 1967 model 720 Economobile forklift for $8,500. After the purchase, Lenz made repairs and improvements to the machine totaling $3,549. At the time of purchase, the machine had been…