Hiles Co. v. Johnston Pump Co. of Pasadena

OPINION

By the Court,

Batjer, C. J.:

Appellants sought to recover damages for economic losses allegedly caused by deficient equipment leased by respondent Mentzer Detroit Diesel (Mentzer) and a defective product manufactured by respondent Johnston Pump Company (Johnston) and sold by respondent Armstrong Brothers (Armstrong). Here, appellants contend the trial court erroneously granted respondents’ motion for summary judgment. We agree and remand the action for trial.

Appellants Harlan Hiles and Roger Hines formed a partnership to raise crops utilizing an irrigation system. To this end, Hiles…