HALFERTY v. HAWKEYE DODGE, INC.

No. 52878.

158 N.W.2d 750 (1968)

Robert G. HALFERTY, Appellee, v. HAWKEYE DODGE, INC., Appellant.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

May 7, 1968.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Wilson, Hyland & Brick, Des Moines, for appellant.

Steward, Hopkins & Bump, Des Moines, for appellee.


STUART, Justice.

This is an action at law founded upon breach of a bailment contract. Plaintiff's car was damaged extensively while Hawkeye Dodge, Inc. had possession for the purpose of making minor repairs. The trial court, sitting as trier of fact, allowed the cost of repairs and $585 for "loss in value" of the automobile. Defendant has appealed.

The dispute centers around the $585 award. No question is raised about the cost of repairs. Therefore, there...

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