Jardine v. Brunswick Corporation

CROCKETT, Chief Justice:

Richard Nolan Jardine sued and recovered a judgment of $28,714.34 against Brunswick Corporation on the ground that the latter had by negligent misrepresentation deceived him into making an ill advised loan to a third party, Jack Charlesworth, and lose the money. Defendant appeals contending that the evidence does not establish any basis for such a recovery.

Plaintiff had been a successful business man in the state of Washington. He had operated variously a cafe, barber shop, grocery store, saw mills, and engaged in farming; and had at times hired up to 30 employees. His…