Savage v. Peterson Distributing Co.

The fundamental issue presented by this appeal is what measure of direct proof is nec essary to make a submissible case for jury consideration thereby permitting the jury to make inferences from established facts.

The action was originally brought against Peterson Distributing Company, Incorporated, and Ralston Purina Company. Peterson, Inc., is engaged in the business of manufacturing, processing, packaging, and selling a mink food product. Ralston Purina is a manufacturer and supplier of one of the components used by Peterson, Inc., in the processing and manufacture of the finished mink…