Wright v. Cutler-Hammer, Inc.

This case arises from a summary judgment entered against Plaintiff-Appellant, Virgil Wright, holding that the action was barred by applicable statutes of limitations. Though summary judgment was granted as to all counts of Wright's complaint, the sole issue raised on this appeal concerns the appropriate statute of limitations for personal injury actions based upon an alleged breach of an implied warranty.

The facts in this case are not in dispute. In September, 1971, The Industrial Development Board of the City of Scottsboro, acting on behalf of Revere Copper Brass Company, issued purchase…