Pacific Allied v. Century Steel Products, Inc.

On April 17, 1954, the parties entered into a “Purchase Agreement,” whereby defendant agreed to build for plaintiff certain steel forms for storm drain construction. A controversy arose over the guarantee therein, whereby defendant agreed to reimburse plaintiff for labor costs over a specified minimum. Plaintiff sued to recover excess labor costs of $3,304.31. The case was heard by the court without a jury and, after deducting certain amounts, the court rendered its judgment for $2,982.96. Defendant appeals therefrom and from the order denying its motion for new trial.

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