Edler v. Algoma Foundry & Machine Co.

*472The following opinion was filed December 3, 1929:

Stevens, J.

The case presents the question whether a manufacturer is liable for personal injuries sustained by one with whom it has no contractual relation where it is claimed that the injury is caused by failure to comply with a statutory requirement that machines manufactured by it shall be provided with safety devices.

It is a general, rule that manufacturers are not liable for personal injuries sustained through the use of their product by persons with whom they have no contractual relations. To this rule there are certain well recognized…