Crane v. Sears Roebuck & Co.

BROWN (Gerald), J.

Plaintiff Lorna Crane sued defendant Sears Roebuck & Co., Inc., (hereinafter called Sears) and defendant Universal Paint Corporation, (hereinafter called Universal) to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by her when she was burned by fire.

Plaintiff complained in two causes of action against each defendant, one based upon negligence and the other upon breach of warranty of suitability and fitness for purposes intended.

After the parties had rested and the defendants’ motions for directed verdicts were denied a jury verdict favoring plaintiff against both defendants…