Stephens v. Thompson

Banke, Chief Judge.

The appellants leased a “dump trailer” from the appellee for a period of several days, with a view towards deciding whether they wished to purchase it. Prior to taking possession, they signed a memorandum agreeing to take responsibility “for any negligible (sic) damage up to $6,500.00 (value of trailer).” While the appellants were us*529ing the trailer, it overturned, with the result that it suffered extensive damage. It was subsequently repaired at a cost to the appellee of $4,300.

The appellee brought the present action against the appellants to recover for the damage to the…