Cline v. Prowler Industries of MaryLand, Inc.

HERRMANN, Chief Justice:

In this appeal we are required to decide, inter alia, whether the doctrine of strict liability in tort is applicable in Delaware in cases involving sales of allegedly defective goods. 1

I

In late May, the plaintiffs, Roy and Gertrude Cline, purchased a travel-trailer from the defendant Robert Horsey. The trailer was manufactured by the defendant Prowler Industries of Maryland, Inc. (hereinafter “Prowler”) and was heated by a propane heater manufactured by the defendant Motor Wheel Corporation (hereinafter “Motor Wheel”). The heater was installed by Prowler.

During the…