Guetter v. Hooker Glass & Paint Manufacturing Co.

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE MURPHY

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is a garnishment proceeding, arising out of a personal injury suit brought against defendants. Defendant Green’s insurer, garnishee-defendant Highway Casualty Company, appeals from a $10,000 judgment in favor of defendant Hooker Glass on its counterclaim against its codefendant, Green.

The record shows that Hooker Glass, as a retailer, bought a stepladder from Highway’s insured, Harry A. Green and Son, Inc., a manufacturer. Hooker Glass then sold the ladder at retail to plaintiff, Prank C. Guetter, who was injured when the…