Pacific Fire Insurance v. Kenny Boiler & Manufacturing Co.

Gallagher, Chief Justice.

Prior to June 10, 1935, the United States Gypsum Company maintained a water tower on the premises upon which its St. Paul plant is situated. The tank was supported by three legs which rested upon the top of the walls of one of its buildings. Each leg consisted of two channel irons held together and reinforced by steel straps riveted to them. In May, 1935, defendant by contract with the United States Gypsum Company undertook to manufacture steel plates to replace the straps on the lower legs and to attach the plates to the legs. Defendant manufactured the plates but…