Armstrong v. Bangor Mill Supply Corp.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court
145 A. 741 (1929)
Relevant factsFree
Bangor Mill (defendant) failed to properly repair Armstrong's (plaintiff) lath-mill crankshaft, forcing a six-day shutdown that generated maintenance expenses and lost earnings; the jury found Bangor Mill's repair work substandard and awarded damages for both fixed operating charges during the shutdown and lost profits.
IssueFree
Whether damages may be awarded for the lost profits of an established business yielding regular profits.