Tourte v. Horton Manufacturing Co.

Plaintiff sued for injuries arising out of the operation of a Horton washing-machine and wringer. The cause was tried before a jury and, at the close of plaintiff’s case, the trial judge granted a nonsuit. The plaintiff appeals on typewritten transcripts. Washer Wilson, Inc., was the only defendant served with process, hence the appeal relates to the interest of that party only.

Washer Wilson, Inc., was engaged in the business of selling the Horton washer with wringer attached and with the consent of appellant left a machine at her house, for trial. Prior thereto an agent of respondent…