Whitley v. . Bottling Works
Whitley v. . Bottling Works
182 S.E. 108; 208 N.C. 846; 1935 N.C. LEXIS 167
(South Eastern Reporter)
Whitley v. . Bottling Works
Opinion of the Court
Civil action to recover damages for alleged negligent injury caused by particles of jagged and broken glass in a bottle of Coca-Cola manufactured by the defendants and swallowed by plaintiff, the ultimate consumer, who purchased the same from a dealer.
There was a verdict of $250 and judgment for plaintiff, from which the defendants appeal, assigning error.
The evidence brings the case within the principles announced in Perry v.Bottling Co.,
No error.
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