Central Soya Co. v. Rose

Appellant, Central Soya Company, Inc., appeals as of right from a judgment entered on a jury verdict awarding damages to appellee George Rose on his products liability counterclaim.

Central Soya began this action in district court to collect the balance due on Rose’s purchase of certain hog feed products. Rose filed a counterclaim alleging that his use of Central Soya’s feed program resulted in substantial damage to his swine herd, including the death of 927 young pigs during the winter of 1979-1980. The matter was removed to Emmet County Circuit Court. At trial the jury was instructed…