Mall Tool Co. v. Far West Equipment Co.

This started as an action on an open account for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and delivered, but the cross-complaint raised the issue of damages for the violation of an exclusive distributorship contract.

Far West Equipment Company, a corporation, hereinafter referred to as Far West, became the exclusive sales agent and distributor for chain saws manufactured by the Mall Tool Company, a corporation, hereinafter referred to as Mall, in certain “protected” territory which was changed in extent from time to time. (By “protected” is meant that Far West would receive credit for any sales made…