Electric Equipment Corp. v. Delco Appliance Corp.

Defendant, a subsidiary of the General Motors Corporation, is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting plants designed to supply electric current to persons beyond the reach of public service hues. These plants consist of a gasoline engine, generator and battery, together with the necessary wiring. As the life of the average battery is less than that of the generator, it must, of necessity, be renewed from time to time. Especially is that so if the battery is defective.

Plaintiff, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of Iowa, alleges in its complaint that…