Legal Opinion
Vermeer Carolina's, Inc. v. Wood/Chuck Chipper Corp.
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided June 1, 1999No. 3005PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ANDERSON, Judge:
Vermeer Carolina’s, Inc., filed this action against Wood/ Chuck Chipper Corporation for indemnity or, alternatively, contribution for monies paid as a personal injury settlement with Elbert Causey. The trial court granted Wood/Chuck’s motion for summary judgment. Vermeer appeals. We affirm.
FACTSIPROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Wood/Chuck manufactured a machine called a Model Series V Heavy Duty Chipper. On January 31, 1991, Causey purchased a used chipper from Vermeer. Causey was using the machine to chip logs and branches on August 21, 1992. At some point, Causey turned the machine off,…
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