Hammond v. Cummins Engine Co., Inc.

Finney, Justice:

Appellant, Cummins Florida, Inc., (Cummins Florida) along with five other defendants, was sued by the respondent, Hollis M. Hammond (Hammond), who was seeking to recover under three causes of action; the gravamen of the complaint being the failure of a motor to live up to its warranties. Prior to the matter being submitted to the jury, all defendants except Cummins Florida were removed from the action. Cummins Florida filed a Notice of Special Appearance to contest jurisdiction of the South Carolina court and, likewise, filed a demurrer alleging misjoinder of the causes of…