Sterchi Bros. Stores v. Castleberry

Appellee, plaintiff in the court below, brought suit (successful, as appears) against appellant, claiming damages for personal injuries received as the result of the "bursting" or "exploding" of a mechanical refrigerator sold by appellant to the husband of appellee.

The refrigerator in question was a Kelvinator, a nationally advertised product of a manufacturer who is not a party to the suit; and it was sold by the appellant in the condition in which it was bought from the manufacturer.

The refrigerator was placed with the Castleberrys "on approval," and was purchased by Mr. Castleberry, the…