Legal Opinion
Brown v. Chapman
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided May 24, 1962No. 17720PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MERRILL, Circuit Judge.
This diversity action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries suffered by Carol Lee Chapman as the result of the burning of a hula skirt which she was wearing.1 Suit was brought against the owners of the shop which had sold the skirt. The complaint charged negligence and breach of warranty.
Following trial to a jury, a verdict in favor of Carol in the sum of $125,000.00 was rendered, the jury finding defendants free from negligence but liable for breach of implied warranty. Defendants moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial. These…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Sylvester Hansen v. Firestone Tire and Rubber CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1960
- Bahlman v. Hudson Motor Car Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1939
- Chapman v. BrownDistrict Court, D. Hawaii · 1961
3Cited by39 opinions
- Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1963
- Anita Pritchard, Administratrix of the Estate of Otto E. Pritchard, Deceased v. Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1965
- Robert D. Putman v. Erie City Manufacturing CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1964
- Ettin v. Ava Truck Leasing, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1969
- Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Anchorage, Inc. v. Superior Burner Service Co.Alaska Supreme Court · 1967
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