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BURNS v. DELAWARE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY

224 A.2d 255 (1966)

Jean G. BURNS, Plaintiff, v. DELAWARE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Delaware, Defendant.

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle.

November 10, 1966.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jay H. Conner, Keith & Koffenberger, Wilmington, for plaintiff.

William F. Taylor, Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor, Wilmington, for defendant.

OPINION AND ORDER ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL

QUILLEN, Judge:

This was an action for damages for personal injuries and anxiety caused by the presence of a foreign substance in a bottle of coca cola purchased from a coca cola dispensing machine. The beverage was partially consumed by the plaintiff and the claim for damages arises from such consumption. A jury verdict was returned in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.).

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