Durrett v. Baxter Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.

This is an action by plaintiff for breach of warranty that plaintiff’s automobile had an “energy absorbing steering column.” The petition alleged that the breach of warranty directly and proximately increased the personal injuries and damages sustained by plaintiff as a result of an automobile collision. The action was brought against the manufacturer and the dealer. By stipulation the trial was restricted to the issue of liability, with damages reserved for later determination, if necessary. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence the District Court sustained the defendants’ motions to…