Price v CTB Inc

2001

Venue: M.D. Ala.

Facts: Chicken farmer hires Latco to make a chicken house. Construction gy impleads the nail maker.

Posture: Still pre-trial, looks like. Motion to dismiss.

Issue: Was ITW properly impleaded?

Holding: Yes, denied.

Rule: Rule 14 allows impleading of any party who "may be liable."

Reasoning: There may or may not be recovery, and ITW is safe if Latco isn't liable, but this is all kosher.

Dicta: