Sain v. Ara Manufacturing Co.

OPINION

GODDARD, Judge.

The principal issue in this appeal is whether the Trial Court erred in holding that as a matter of law ARA Manufacturing Company would be liable if the jury found Auto Air of Macon negligent in repairing an air conditioner in the Plaintiff’s van which resulted in a fire and extensive damage to the vehicle.

The Plaintiff purchased a new stripped-down Dodge van in May 1980. An air conditioner manufactured by the Defendant was installed shortly thereafter. The Plaintiff experienced difficulty with the performance of the air conditioner from the beginning and attempted to…