Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. v. Moushon

This action was brought by the plaintiff to recover the balance of an account for explosives sold to the defendant, which account was not contested and judgment was entered thereon against defendant in the amount of $800. Defendant counterclaimed for $10,000 damages alleging improper use or negligence on the part of plaintiff’s agents in the furnishing and use of the explosives.

Defendant operated a rock quarry. Plaintiff’s agents sold him explosives and prepared and set off a shot. The shot did not break up the rock to the desired extent and defendant was unable to handle most of the rock in…