District Court, W.D. Louisiana July 5, 1973, Civ. A. No. 17274 (Wells v. English Electrical, Ltd.)

MEMORANDUM OPINION

PUTNAM, District Judge.

Plaintiff was allegedly injured on October 20, 1971, when a small diesel engine malfunctioned. He seeks damages from, among others, the manufacturer, English Electric Diesels, Limited (Norman Engine Division), a corporation organized under the laws of England. Jurisdiction is founded upon diversity. The amount in controversy allegedly exceeds $10,000.00.