A.B. Alexander, an Individual D/B/A A.B. Alexander & Associates v. The Perkin Elmer Corporation

A.B. Alexander, the appellant in this action, designs computer programs known as simulators. Simulators are used in the steel industry to estimate project costs. In November of 1974 the appellant contracted with Debron Corporation, a steel fabricator, to design a simulator and provide support services. One of Debron’s duties under the contract was the purchase of all computer hardware and software necessary for the simulator. In August of 1974 Debron, acting upon the appellant’s advice, entered into a contract of sale with Interdata Inc. Interdata agreed to sell an appropriate computer, and…