This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

Country Burger (P) had a fire extinguishing system manufactured by Ansul installed at its place of business. A fire occurred, and the system failed to put it out. The servicer of the system, Fireco, was found to be negligent and Ansul's equipment was found to be defective. Fault was awarded as follows by the jury. P-41%, Ansul-29%, and Fireco-30%. The total damages were found to be $113,400. Ansul had settled with P for $50,000. P's claim against Ansul and Fireco's (D) cross claim for contribution and indemnity were dismissed. Both appealed. P's contributory negligence was dismissed, and the claim against Ansul for contribution remained.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.

Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.