Pierce v. Liberty Furniture Co.

Stolz, Judge.

The appellant bought a porch swing kit from appellee Liberty Furniture Company and assembled the set on her porch. Liberty had purchased the kit in a sealed package, complete with oak chair and hardware from appellee Gore and Easterling Chair Company. The hardware was not constructed by Gore, but was bought by Gore from another company in a closed, plastic container for insertion in the swing kit. On the day of purchase, the appellant attempted to sit on her swing, which collapsed and injured her due to the breaking of one of the hardware pieces. The appellant originally sued…