City of Delta Junction
City Of Delta Junction Supreme Court of Alaska September 2, 1983 FACTS: In 1975, the city procured a grant from the state of Alaska for fire fighting equipment. Bid for construction of the custom fire truck was sent to several fire vehicle manufactures. The city decided to purchase a fire tanker from Alaska Mack, Inc. Before delivery of the tank, which holds 5,000 gallons of water, the city=s fire chief expressed concern that the vehicle might exceed the state=s maximum weight limitations. After delivery of the tank truck the fire chief discovered that when the truck is loaded it exceeds the manufacturer=s specified gross weight limits. The truck proved to be dangerously unbalanced and difficult to drive. ISSUE: Was Alaska Mack an agency of Mack, Inc.?