C & J LEASING CORP. v. Paolino

OPINION

This ease came before the Court for oral argument November 2, 1998, pursuant to an order that directed both parties to appear in order to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues raised by this appeal should be decided at this time.

The plaintiff, an Iowa Corporation, financed the purchase of certain equipment acquired by the defendant, a resident of Rhode Island. The plaintiff brought…