Itano v. Colonial Yacht Anchorage

Appellant, Colonial Yacht Anchorage, a California corporation, appeals from a judgment on a jury verdict of $9,150 in favor of respondent Ted Itano, and from an order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Appellant operates a ship repair yard and maintains a wharf for the mooring of boats.

Respondent purchased the “Rum-N-Coke,” a 48-foot commercial fishing boat, in August 1964, from one James A. Hickox. At the time of purchase the boat was moored at appellant’s wharf in Wilmington.

Hickox, the original owner, had executed a written form lease with appellant which provided…