Fontenot v. Magnolia Petroleum Co.

SIMON, Justice.

Two separate suits were filed against the defendants, Magnolia Petroleum Co. and ' Petty Geographical Engineering Co., by plaintiffs, Clifford E. Fontenot aiid Marvin Young, Sr., to recover compensation for damages to their respective residences alleged to have resulted from the negligence of defendants in the use of explosives while conducting geophysical observations in the vicinity of plaintiffs’ homes. In the alternative, plaintiffs allege liability of the defendants irrespective of the lack of fault or negligence in the use of these explosives.

Both suits were consolidated…