Williams v. Smart Chevrolet Co.

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

The appellant, Jerrie L. Williams, was driving her new car when the door swung open and she fell out, injuring herself. She filed a lawsuit against appellee Smart Chevrolet Co., from whom she bought the car, and against appellee General Motors Corp., the manufacturer of the car, on product liability and tort theories. The trial court granted both appellees’ motions for directed verdicts at the close of Williams’ proof. It is from that order that this appeal is brought. We affirm.

William argues on appeal that there was sufficient evidence to submit to the jury the…