Legal Opinion

Nelson v. Todd's Ltd.

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided June 15, 1988No. 87-60PublishedCited by 53 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs, Ingrid and Dale Nelson, filed this action against defendant, Todd’s Ltd., alleging breach of express warranty and premising their petition in the alternative on the theory of strict liability in tort. The trial court submitted both theories to the jury. The court of appeals reversed, stating that the strict liability count should not have been submitted to the jury, and remanded for a new trial. We granted further review. We now affirm the court of appeals decision, reverse the judgment of the district court, and remand this case for a new trial in…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Moorman Manufacturing Co. v. National Tank Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1982
  2. Seely v. White Motor Co.California Supreme Court · 1965
  3. Santor v. a & M KARAGHEUSIAN, INC.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1965
  4. Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation v. Caterpillar Tractor CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1981
  5. Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co. v. Ford Motor Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1970

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3Cited by53 opinions

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