Sharp Bros. Contracting Co. v. American Hoist & Derrick Co.
Supreme Court of Missouri
1Opinion of the Court
DONNELLY, Judge.
Appellant, American Hoist and Derrick Company, is the manufacturer and seller of a crane, the counterweight of which broke from its place and crushed the crane’s cab. There was no personal injury or other damage. The crane was rendered useless and was sold for salvage.
Respondent Donald E. Sharp, Sr., was purchaser of the crane. Sharp Brothers was lessee of the crane.
Respondents submitted their case to a jury in Jackson County on a theory of strict liability in tort. The jury awarded respondents a total of $631,000 damages for loss of the value of the crane and for loss of the…
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