McJunkins v. Windham Power Lifts, Inc.

PREWITT, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiffs sought damages, based on strict liability in tort, against the manufacturer and seller of a forklift for bodily injuries to plaintiff Patricia Leah McJun-kins. A jury returned a verdict in favor of defendants. Plaintiffs then filed a motion for a new trial as to both defendants. On November 3,1987, the trial court overruled the motion as to defendant E.A. Martin Machinery Company but ordered a new trial on plaintiffs’ claim against defendant Windham Power Lifts, Inc. On November 10, 1987, Windham filed a notice of appeal from the order granting a new trial…