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RIX v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No. 85-95.

723 P.2d 195 (1986)

Michael RIX, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Defendant and Respondent.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided July 21, 1986.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kelly & Halverson, P.C., Billings, Patrick Prindle argued, San Diego, Cal., for plaintiff and appellant.

Moulton, Bellingham, Longo & Mather, Randy H. Bellingham argued, Billings, for defendant and respondent.

WEBER, Justice.

In 1978, Michael Rix was injured when the pickup he was driving was hit from behind by a 1978 General Motors Corporation (GMC) two ton chassis-cab, which had been equipped with a water tank after sale by the GMC dealer. Plaintiff sued GMC on a theory of strict liability in the Yellowstone County District Court. Following a jury verdict for GMC, plaintiff appeals. We reverse and remand for new trial.

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