Sagebiel's Inc. v. Sumrall

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

Tom Sumrall sued Sagebiel’s Inc., for damages caused by the collapse and sinking of a boat which he had bought from the defendant, which he alleged had defects that caused severe bodily injuries, contusions and bruises, damage to the boat and loss of fishing tackle and equipment. Plaintiff alleged that when he purchased the boat he informed the defendant of the use he intended to make of the boat and defendant represented that it was seaworthy and suitable for such use and that the bottom was made of ^ths inch marine plywood; that the boat was not seaworthy, was not…