DAVIS v. HOMASOTE CO.


574 P.2d 1116 (1978)

281 Or. 383

Eugene L. DAVIS and Vivian M. Davis, Appellants, v. HOMASOTE COMPANY, a New Jersey Corporation, and North Pacific Lumber Company, an Oregon Corporation, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided February 22, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Norman L. Lindstedt, of Lindstedt & Buono, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for appellants.

L.M. Schouboe, P.C., of Schouboe & Marvin, Portland, argued the cause for respondent Homasote Company. On the brief was James H. Marvin, of Schouboe & Marvin, Portland.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is a products liability action in which plaintiffs appeal from a judgment for defendant Homasote Company. Plaintiffs claimed damages resulting from the use of 1-inch floor decking in the construction of a 48-unit apartment complex. The product was manufactured by the defendant Homasote Company, a New Jersey corporation, and was sold to Davis by Homasote's distributor, North Pacific Lumber Company.1

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