Burroughs v. Bob Martin Corporation

DAVISON, Justice:

Jimmy R. Burroughs (Appellant) appeals from a judgment vacating default judgments rendered for him for damages because of personal injuries and against Bob Martin Corporation (Martin) and Rent It Company, Inc., (Rent)

On March 9, 1973, Appellant filed suit for damages for personal injuries against Martin, Rent, and the Black and Decker Manufacturing Company. Black and Decker is not involved in this appeal. Appellant’s petition alleged Black and Decker manufactured an electrically operated tool, known as an electric screw-gun; that the screw-gun was shipped to Martin artd Rent…