Legal Opinion
Gorman-Rupp Corp. v. Kirk
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided February 14, 1980No. 17513PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ON MOTION FOR REHEARING
WARREN, Justice.
Appellant’s motion for rehearing is granted. Our earlier opinion is withdrawn and is replaced by this opinion.
This is an appeal from an order overruling a plea of privilege. The primary issue for determination is whether an industrial sewage pump is a “consumer good” under subdivision 31, Article 1995, V.A.C.S.
Appellee sued appellant for injuries he received when a sewage pump owned by his employer, the City of Houston, and manufactured by appellant ignited. Appellee’s petition alleged negligent design and manufacture of the pump, breach of warranty, and…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. v. TalleyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1973
- Trucker's Equipment, Inc. v. SandovalCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1978
- Wire Rope Corporation of America v. BarnerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1969
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- Boettcher v. Piney Woods Tractor & Implements, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1981
- Sunstrand Corp. v. Allied Tanks Service, Inc.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1983
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