Legal Opinion
Rix v. General Motors Corp.
Montana Supreme Court
Decided July 21, 1986No. 85-095PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Weber
In 1978, Michael Rix was injured when the pickup he was driving was hit from behind by a 1978 General Motors Corporation (GMC) two ton chassis-cab, which had been equipped with a water tank after sale by the GMC dealer. Plaintiff sued GMC on a theory of strict liability in the Yellowstone County District Court. Following a jury verdict for GMC, plaintiff appeals. We reverse and remand for new trial.
Issues
1. Did the trial court properly instruct the jury on strict liability?
2. Is Rule 407, M.R.Evid., applicable to products liability under a strict liability theory, thus making evidence of…
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- Caprara v. Chrysler Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1981
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