Salisbury Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. Lowe

On January 14th, 1937, Robert L. Lowe purchased at the oyster shucking establishment of Ralph and Thomas Riggin, in which he was then employed as an oyster shucker, a bottle of beverage familarly known as Coca-Cola. From it he drank three swallows of its contents, resulting in the alleged injury, which forms the basis of the suit from which this appeal arises.

Detailing the circumstances of his purchase and consumption of a part of the contents of the bottle, the appellee testified that on the morning of the happening of the incident he reported for his regular duties, and, there being no work…