Alexander v. Al G. Barnes Amusement Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Card, J., entered January 28, 1918, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action in tort,, tried to the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
On account of the negligence of appellants, respondent’s automobile-was damaged. The cause was tried without a jury. Findings, conclusions and a judgment in the sum of $1,125 were made and entered in favor of the respondent.
At the trial, appellants proceeded on the theory that the proper measure of damages is the reasonable cost of repairs, and, over the objections of the respondent, introduced proof that the automobile could be repaired at a cost of $125, in such manner as to make it as good as new with respect to service and appearance. The *347proof showed an established market for second-hand…
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