Nelson v. Coleman Co.

Moss, Chief Justice.

T. M. Nelson, the respondent herein, purchased a new Cqleman Oil Burning Floor Furnace, manufactured by The Coleman Company, Inc., the appellant herein, from its authorized dealer in St. Matthews, South Carolina. The said furnace was installed in the dwelling house of the respondent by said dealer between 12:00 o’clock noon and 2:00 o’clock P. M. o,n December 12, 1962. Some sixteen hours after such installation, the said furnace emitted sparks and flame into the house, destroying the said dwelling and its contents.

The respondent instituted this action, based on the alleged…