The crankshaft broke in the Claimant’s mill. He engaged the services of the Defendant to deliver the crankshaft to the place where it was to be repaired and to subsequently return it after it had been repaired. Due to neglect of the Defendant, the crankshaft was returned 7 days late. The Claimant was unable to use the mill during this time and claimed for loss of profit. The Plaintiff sued for damages for the loss of profit that would have been earned if the replacement of crankshaft available on time. The Defendant argued that he was unaware that the mill would have to be closed during the delay and therefore the loss of profit was too remote.