Pittsburg Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Pittsburg v. Ponder

CALVERT, Chief Justice.

Mrs. Cuma Ponder, respondent, brought suit against petitioner, Pittsburg Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Pittsburg, Texas, for personal injuries sustained as a result of an alleged explosion of a “coke” bottle distributed by petitioner. Based upon answers by the jury to special issues, the trial court entered judgment for Mrs. Ponder in the amount of $11,500. The court of civil appeals affirmed. 430 S.W.2d 104. We reverse the judgments of the courts below and remand the cause to the trial court.

Respondent operated a cafe in Omaha, Texas. She received her supply of Coca Cola…