Joe Sartain Ford, Inc. v. American Indem. Co.

These are appeals from jury verdicts and judgments in actions — (1) on a claim for damages to a truck, based on the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine, and (2) on a claim for damages for loss of use of the truck during the repair time. We affirm both.

In September, 1977, Dunaway bought a truck manufactured by Ford Motor Company from Joe Sartain Ford for $22,257.09. On February 27, 1978, the truck's engine caught fire and burned while the truck was being driven by an employee of Dunaway. American Indemnity paid $18,299.38 to repair it. American, subsequently, brought its action…